Beschrijving
The Dog and the Sailor (previously The Dog in the Sea). An unhappy sailor in misery tries to drown himself, but in the water (on shore) he meets a dog (poodle) who offers its help [B541.4]. On the dog’s advice he takes it along with him to sea.
After three heavy storms (several years) the dog orders the sailor to jump into the water. At the bottom of the sea he finds a castle and a beautiful woman. The dog had warned him of her seductive powers, so he kills her. Inside the castle the dog is waiting for him. After enduring three painful nights (after accomplishing special tasks), the sailor cuts off the dog’s head, whereupon the prince who had once been enchanted by his mother-in-law (witch, father) is disenchanted [D711] and returns to human form.
After three heavy storms (several years) the dog orders the sailor to jump into the water. At the bottom of the sea he finds a castle and a beautiful woman. The dog had warned him of her seductive powers, so he kills her. Inside the castle the dog is waiting for him. After enduring three painful nights (after accomplishing special tasks), the sailor cuts off the dog’s head, whereupon the prince who had once been enchanted by his mother-in-law (witch, father) is disenchanted [D711] and returns to human form.
Motief
B541.4
D711
Commentaar
Documented in the early 19th century.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
540
Subgenre
sprookje