Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

animal rulers and their subjects aid the quest

animal_rulers_and_their_subjects_aid_the_quest

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

1 occurrences

1 traditions


filipino

  • Philippine Folk Tales TINGUIAN / IGOROT / WILD TRIBES OF MINDANAO / CHRISTIANIZED TRIBES; lines 4559-4691 confidence: high

    Benito reaches the sea, tells the King of the Fishes he seeks the beautiful Princess, and is carried across on the fish's back.

    The King of the Fishes transports Benito and organizes the recovery of the ring; the King of Mice organizes the recovery of the earring.

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