Motif
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A motif of the Sacred Love and Longing family, within the sub-family Bride Contest and Suitor Trials. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
islamicate folklore
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments The Arabian Nights Entertainments; lines 6304-6426 confidence: high
Marzavan prepares an astrologer's dress; Camaralzaman puts it on, is brought within sight of the palace, and Marzavan goes to consult his mother, the princess's nurse.
Marzavan assists Camaralzaman's disguise and approach and is later given a lucrative court post with promise of advancement.
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