Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
935: The Prodigal's Return
Description
The fortunate marriage and the visit home. The youngest of three brothers [L10] is a prodigal [N172]. He goes abroad as a soldier and swindles his father into sending him money. Through cleverness he makes his fortune and marries the princess [L161].… No examples in our database yet
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