Motif
spouse disguised as absent spouse
spouse_disguised_as_absent_spouse
A motif of the Shapeshifter and Transformation family, within the sub-family Disguises and Recognition. 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 6546-6659 confidence: high
Badoura fears treason if the disappearance becomes known, orders secrecy, changes into her husband's clothing, places a woman in her litter, mounts a horse, and begins the march without raising suspicion.
Badoura wears Camaralzaman's clothing, relies on her resemblance to him, travels under his name, and is accepted by others as the prince.
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