Beschrijving
Androcles and the Lion (previously Thorn Removed from Lion’s Paw [Androcles and the Lion]). (Including the previous Type 156A*.) A shepherd pulls a thorn out of a lion’s paw. When the shepherd is thrown as a punishment into a pit of lions, the lion recognizes him and licks his hand instead of tearing him to pieces. The emperor releases both [B381].
Or, a bone is removed from an animal’s (wolf, tiger, bear) throat, and later the animal shows gratitude to the rescuer [B382]. (Previously Type 156A*.)
Cf. Type 76.
Or, a bone is removed from an animal’s (wolf, tiger, bear) throat, and later the animal shows gratitude to the rescuer [B382]. (Previously Type 156A*.)
Cf. Type 76.
Motief
B381
B382
Commentaar
Documented by Aulus Gellius, Noctes Atticae (V,14).
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
156
Subgenre
sprookje