Beschrijving
The Wonder Child. Through the magic power of her evil stepmother, a princess gives birth to a monster (Wonder-Child) and is banished [S441]. The monster-child uses its magic powers to help its mother [D1717.1] and forces a prince to marry her. The monster asks the prince to cut off its head whereupon it turns into a prince [D741, D741.1] [L112.1]. Cf. Type 711.
Motief
S441
D1717.1
D741
D741.1
L112.1
Commentaar
Most variants are from northern and central Europe.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
708
Subgenre
sprookje