Beschrijving
The Shepherd and the Three Giants. A poor youth (orphan, fool, youngest of three brothers) sets out with his only heirloom (e.g. rusty sabre) or with magic objects (stick, flute, etc.)which grateful old people gave him [D817]. He becomes the king’s shepherd [L113.1.4]. Cf. Types 570, 592.
The youth is allowed to pasture his livestock on the king’s land but not on the neighboring territory which belongs to three giants (because no one has ever returned from there). The youth disobeys and, with the help of his magic objects (strength), overcomes the three giants one after the other (sometimes their mother, too) [G500]. In the giants’ lodging the youth finds a magic horse [B184.1] and armour of three different metals (magic weapons, immeasurable wealth, helpful spirits, enchanted persons).
The king promises his daughter to whoever rescues her from a (three) dragon(s) (cf. Type 300), wins a tournament (cf. Type 530), or helps him in battle (cf. Type 314). The youth, wearing his shining armour and riding his magic horse, succeeds three times. He withdraws and hides [R222] until the princess recognizes him as the true champion. The youth marries the princess and becomes king [L161].
The youth is allowed to pasture his livestock on the king’s land but not on the neighboring territory which belongs to three giants (because no one has ever returned from there). The youth disobeys and, with the help of his magic objects (strength), overcomes the three giants one after the other (sometimes their mother, too) [G500]. In the giants’ lodging the youth finds a magic horse [B184.1] and armour of three different metals (magic weapons, immeasurable wealth, helpful spirits, enchanted persons).
The king promises his daughter to whoever rescues her from a (three) dragon(s) (cf. Type 300), wins a tournament (cf. Type 530), or helps him in battle (cf. Type 314). The youth, wearing his shining armour and riding his magic horse, succeeds three times. He withdraws and hides [R222] until the princess recognizes him as the true champion. The youth marries the princess and becomes king [L161].
Motief
D817
L113.1.4
G500
B184.1
R222
L161
Combinaties
300, 511, 650A, and 935.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
314A
Subgenre
sprookje