Motif
hidden suffering revealed by bodily scars
hidden_suffering_revealed_by_bodily_scars
A motif of the Lament, Mourning, and Tragic Recognition family, within the sub-family Grief Imagery and Song. 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 1740-1858 confidence: high
Sadie sings with a lute from a yellow satin case; Amina replaces her, sings ardently, faints, and exposes a neck described as a mass of scars.
Amina's scarred neck is unexpectedly revealed after an intense song and fainting episode, prompting the guests' questions.
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