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

885: The Poor Boy Betrothed to the Maiden

ATU > 850-999: REALISTIC TALES > 880-899: Proofs of FidelitY and Innocence > 885: The Poor Boy Betrothed to the Maiden

Description

The bride stolen. The girl's parents coerce her into pledging herself to the preacher. The hero comes in disguise to the wedding. The preacher in jest trusts him with the girl. [K1371.1]. He reveals himself.

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External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Gay Goshawk 885A British Internet Archive

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