Motif
storytelling as condition for release
storytelling_as_condition_for_release
A motif of the Storytelling and Narrative as Sacred Power family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
islamicate folklore
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments The Arabian Nights Entertainments; lines 1860-1970 confidence: high
The third visitor says the three are sons of kings; Zobeida allows limited liberty and says those who tell their histories and reasons for coming may leave unhurt.
Zobeida makes physical safety and departure depend on the visitors narrating their histories.
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The Arabian Nights Entertainments The Arabian Nights Entertainments; lines 1860-1970 confidence: high
A guest says the three are sons of esteemed kings; Zobeida grants more liberty but requires histories and reasons for coming as the condition for leaving unharmed.
Zobeida states that those who tell their histories and reasons for coming may leave unhurt, and the porter immediately tells his story to avoid danger.
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