Motif
Hidden identity in enemy territory
hidden_identity_in_enemy_territory
A motif of the Trickster and Boundary Crosser family, within the sub-family Identity Disguises and Concealed Status. 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 2081-2191 confidence: high
"Beware," he said, "of telling any one what you have told me, for the prince who governs the kingdom is your father's greatest enemy, and he will be rejoiced to find you in his power."
The tailor warns the prince not to reveal his story because the local ruler is his father's greatest enemy and would be glad to have him in his power.
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