Motif
Reminder tokens prevent forgetfulness
reminder_tokens_prevent_forgetfulness
A motif of the Sacred Treasures and Power Objects family, within the sub-family Recognition Tokens and Identity Signs. 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 11056-11168 confidence: medium
The princes decline to leave their sister and say they consult all three together. After they forget to ask her twice, the Sultan gives Bahman three little golden balls whose falling noise will remind them.
The Sultan gives three golden balls whose falling noise will remind the princes to report his request to their sister.
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