Beschrijving
The Snow-Child. (Modus Liebinc). The wife of a sailor (merchant) gives birth during her husband’s absence. When he comes home, she explains that she had become pregnant from eating snow (an icicle). The man pretends to accept the child as his son.
When the boy grows up, the father takes him on a trip and sells him. Later he explains to his wife that the boy melted and dripped into the sea [J1532.1].
When the boy grows up, the father takes him on a trip and sells him. Later he explains to his wife that the boy melted and dripped into the sea [J1532.1].
Motief
J1532.1
Commentaar
This type has been widespread since the Middle Ages, oldest version, Modus Liebinc (10th/11th century), and see Cent Nouvelles nouvelles (No. 12).
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1362
Subgenre
mop