Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
881: Oft-proved Fidility
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A merchant's son marries the king's daughter. An attempt is made to seduce her [K2112]. The man strikes his wife and thinks he has killed her. A physician heals her and wants to secure her for himself [T320.1]. She flees in men's clothes [K1837].… Variants
881A. The Abandoned Bride Disguised as a Man
Cf. Type 884A.
I. A Prince and his Bride are Separated in a Forest. (a) She escapes from the wouldbe seducers [T320.1]. (She shoots an arrow saying she will marry the one who first returns with it and escapes while the men pursue the arrow.)
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