Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales

674: Incest Averted - Talking Animals

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 650-699: Supernatural Power or Knowledge > 674: Incest Averted - Talking Animals

Description

A princess, abandoned by or separated from her husband, gives birth to a son. The son is taken from her by trickery and he grows up without knowing who his true mother is. When grown, he sees his mother, falls in love with her [N365.1.1], and goes to her at night hoping to become her lover. On the way he overhears animals (calves) talking [N451] and learns the truth.

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