Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

neglected or ill-used orphan child whose welfare is restored

neglected_or_ill_used_orphan_child_whose_welfare_is_restored

A motif of the Jealous Stepmother and Persecuted Child family, within the sub-family Orphan Hardship, Foster Care, and Household Restoration. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


estonian

  • The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country THE GRATEFUL PRINCE. / SLYBOOTS. / THE GOLD-SPINNERS. / SECTION II; lines 6203-6224 confidence: high

    Many Estonian tales are said to relate the adventures of neglected or ill-used orphan children and the wonderful events that finally secure their welfare.

    The passage describes tales about neglected or ill-used orphan children and the wonderful events by which their welfare is finally secured.

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