Beschrijving
The Three Old Men (previously The Oldest on the Farm). (Including the previous Type 726*.) A wayfarer meets an old man (four or more [relatives]), is referred to an older one and finally to a third very old one [F571.2].
Or, three very old men are asked to solve a problem. The oldest man, who looks the youngest, explains that a man’s appearance depends on the behavior of his wife.
In other variants an Irishman goes to Scandinavia and meets an old man, his father and his grandfather. (Previously Type 726*.) The Irishman obtains certain objects and food that make him see hidden things. When he eats the meat his vision vanishes. Cf. Type 836F*.
Or, three very old men are asked to solve a problem. The oldest man, who looks the youngest, explains that a man’s appearance depends on the behavior of his wife.
In other variants an Irishman goes to Scandinavia and meets an old man, his father and his grandfather. (Previously Type 726*.) The Irishman obtains certain objects and food that make him see hidden things. When he eats the meat his vision vanishes. Cf. Type 836F*.
Motief
F571.2
Commentaar
Documented in the 16th century.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
726
Subgenre
sprookje