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

708: The Miraculous Child

ATU > 300-749: TALES OF MAGIC > 700-749: Other Tales of the Supernatural > 708: The Miraculous Child

Description

Through the magic power of her evil stepmother, a princess gives birth to a monster and is banished. The monster aids her till everything turns out well. The monster is transformed into a prince.

See also: 711

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External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Little Fox 708 British Internet Archive
Little Squirrel 708 British Internet Archive

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