Motif
animal helper brings prosperity to human host
animal_helper_brings_prosperity_to_human_host
A motif of the Trickster and Boundary Crosser family, within the sub-family Animal Rescues, Guides, and Provisions. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
islamicate folklore
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments The Arabian Nights Entertainments; lines 9037-9136 confidence: medium
The baker tells neighbors; they test Rufus with bad money, he succeeds, and crowds come to the shop, increasing the baker’s trade.
The dog’s reputation draws visitors to the bakery, and the baker says the dog is worth his weight in gold.
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