Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
926: Judgment of Solomon
Description
Two women claim a child. Judge offers to cut it in two. The real mother refuses. [J1171.1]. Variants
926A. The Clever Judge and the Demon in the Pot
I. Dispute. A demon takes on the appearance of a man. The man and the demon dispute as to which is the real husband. (a) A boy (shepherd) who is playing that he is a king or a judge makes wise decisions and is appealed to. Cf. Type 920. (b) A jackal…
926C. Cases Solved in Manner Worthy of Solomon
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| Text title | ATU | Language | Author | Origin | Publication Date |
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| Morning Sunrise | 926C | English | W. H. Barker & Cecilia Sinclair | Ghana | 1917 |
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