Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

animal benefactors transform a poor maiden

animal_benefactors_transform_a_poor_maiden

A motif of the Shapeshifter and Transformation family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


zuni

  • Zuni Folk Tales INTRODUCTION / THE TRIAL OF LOVERS: / THE YOUTH AND HIS EAGLE / THE POOR TURKEY GIRL; lines 1984-2085 confidence: high

    The old Gobbler transforms the ragged mantle into a beautiful white embroidered cotton mantle, and other Gobblers renew the maiden’s remaining garments.

    The Turkeys renew the maiden’s garments, beautify her person, and provide ornaments.

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