Beschrijving
The Three Agile Brothers. Three brothers are sent out by their father to acquire skills. The one who learns best will inherit the house [F660.1, H504]. The first becomes a smith, the second a barber, the third a fencer.
When they are asked to demonstrate their skills, the smith shoes a horse while it is galloping [F663.1], the barber shaves a running hare [F665.1], the fencer circulates his sword so fast that he stays dry in a heavy rain [F667.1].
The father either choses one of his sons, or, he leaves his property to all three of them.
When they are asked to demonstrate their skills, the smith shoes a horse while it is galloping [F663.1], the barber shaves a running hare [F665.1], the fencer circulates his sword so fast that he stays dry in a heavy rain [F667.1].
The father either choses one of his sons, or, he leaves his property to all three of them.
Motief
F660.1
H504
F663.1
F665.1
F667.1
Commentaar
Documented in the Middle Ages, e.g. Gesta Romanorum (No. 196). Early tall tale see Philippe le Picard (No. 1).
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
654
Subgenre
sprookje