Beschrijving
Hiding from the Princess (previously Hiding from the Devil). A princess promises to marry whoever can hide himself so well that she cannot find him [H321]. Those who fail are beheaded (heads are displayed on stakes) [H901.1].
A (poor) youth (youngest of three brothers) undertakes the task. Because he had helped some animals (an old man), a fish hides him in his belly, an eagle behind the clouds (the sun), and a fox under the earth [D684, H982]. The princess finds him with her magic mirror (magic book) or her perfect sight.
The princess gives the youth a fourth trial: He hides behind the magic mirror (under the princess’s seat) or transforms himself (is transformed) and sits as a louse (sticks as a rose) in her hair, etc. [D641]. The princess cannot find him, so she grants his superiority and marries him.
A (poor) youth (youngest of three brothers) undertakes the task. Because he had helped some animals (an old man), a fish hides him in his belly, an eagle behind the clouds (the sun), and a fox under the earth [D684, H982]. The princess finds him with her magic mirror (magic book) or her perfect sight.
The princess gives the youth a fourth trial: He hides behind the magic mirror (under the princess’s seat) or transforms himself (is transformed) and sits as a louse (sticks as a rose) in her hair, etc. [D641]. The princess cannot find him, so she grants his superiority and marries him.
Motief
H321
H901.1
D684
H982
D641
Combinaties
301, 302, and 531.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
329
Subgenre
sprookje