Beschrijving
The brother rescues his sisters. See analysis of Type 311 (I a, b, c; II; III a) for introduction.The youngest sister threatened with death for disobedience asks respite for prayer. Her brother with the aid of animals kills the ogre (cf. Type 300) and rescues his sisters.
Motief
S62.1
K551
G551.1
G652
Commentaar
For introductory motifs, see Type 311. S62.1. Bluebeard. K551. Respite from death granted until prayer is finished. G551.1. Rescue of sister from ogre by brother. G652. Rescue from ogre by helpful animals.
Subgenre
sprookje
Literatuur
*BP I 400ff. (Grimm Nos. 46, 66) *Anderson in Tauscher Volksmärchen 170.