Miscellaneous Romances
Abor und das Meerweib (< 1350) Schröder, Edward: Die Strassburg-Molsheimer Handschrift: Abor und das Meerweib; Manuel und Amande. (=Nachrichten d. Gesellschaft d. Wiss. zu Göttingen Philolog.-Histor. Kl.; 1925) Göttingen, 1925. more ... Ainune (>1200) Meyer-Benfey, H.: Mittelhochdeutsche Übungsstücke, 2nd ed., Halle/Saale 1920. p. 132-139. more ... Berthold von Holle, Crane (<1275) Bartsch, K. (ed.): Berthold von Holle, Werke. 1875. Reprint Osnabrück 1967. more ... Berthold von Holle, Darifant (<1275) Bartsch, K. (ed.): Berthold von Holle, Werke. 1875. Reprint Osnabrück 1967. more ... Berthold von Holle, Demantin (<1275) Bartsch, K.: Demantin. (=Bibliothek des Litterarischen Vereins in Stuttgart 123) Tübingen 1875. more ... Die gute Frau (ca. 1230) Sommer, E. (ed.): Die gute Fraue. In: ZfdA 2 (1842), p. 385-481. more ... Friedrich von Schwaben (>1314) Jellinek, M.H. (ed.): Friedrich von Schwaben. (=DTM 1) Berlin 1904. more ... Hartmann von Aue, Gregorius (1190/1200) Kippenberg, E., Kuhn, H. (ed.): Hartmann von Aue, Gregorius. Nach der Ausgabe von F. Neumann. Stuttgart 1988. more ... Hans von Bühel, Die Königstochter von Frankreich (1400) Merzdorf, J.F.L.Th. (ed.): Des Bühelers Königstochter von Frankreich mit Erzählungen ähnlichen Inhalts verglichen. Oldenburg 1867. more ... Johan aus dem Virgiere (1400/50?) Priebsch, R. (ed.): Johan uz dem Virgiere, Eine spätmitittelhochdeutsche Ritterdichtung. (=Germ. Bibl., Abt.II, vol. 32) Heidelberg 1932. more ... Johann von Würzburg, Wilhelm von Österreich (1314) Regel, E. (ed.): Johann von Würzburg, Wilhelm von Österreich. (=DTM 3) Berlin 1906. more ... Die Königin vom brennenden See (>1350) Sappler, P. (ed.): Die Königin vom brennenden See, in: Wolfram-Studien 4. Berlin 1977. p. 184-270. more ... Konrad von Würzburg: Engelhard (<1260) Gereke, P. (ed.): Konrad von Würzburg, Engelhard. 2nd ed. revised by I. Reiffenstein (=ATB 17) Tübingen 1963. more ... Konrad von Würzburg: Partonopier und Meliur (1277) Bartsch, K. (ed.): Konrad von Würzburg, Partenopier und Meliur. Reprint Berlin 1970. more ... Mai und Beaflor (1270/80) Pfeiffer, F. (ed.): Mai und Beaflor. Eine Erzählung aus dem 13. Jh. (Dichtung d.dt.MAs 7). Leipzig 1848, Reprint 1974. more ... Mühlheimer Bruchstücke: Flors und Blanzeflors (<1250) Schafstaedt, H.(ed.): Die Mühlheimer Bruchstücke von Flors und Blanzeflors. Mühlheim 1906. more ... Reinfried von Braunschweig (>1291) Bartsch, K.(ed.): Reinfrid von Braunschweig. (=StLV 109) Tübingen 1871. more ... Rudolf von Ems, Willehalm von Orlens (1235/40) Junk, V. (ed.): Rudolf von Ems, Willehalm von Orlens. Berlin 1905, 2nd ed. (=DTM 2) Dublin 1967. more ... Tybalt II, Fragment B (1250/1300) von Kraus, C.(ed.): Mittelhochdeutsches Übungsbuch. 2nd ed. Heidelberg 1926. p. 162-167, 288. more ... Tybalt I, Fragment P (1250/1300) von Kraus, C.(ed.): Mittelhochdeutsches Übungsbuch. 2nd ed. Heidelberg 1926. p. 162-167, 288. more ... Ulrich von Etzenbach, Wilhelm von Wenden (<1297) Rosenfeld, H.-F. (ed.): Ulrich von Etzenbach, Willehalm von Wenden. (=DTM 49) Berlin 1957. more ... Der Württemberger (>1300) Heinzle, F. (ed.): Der Württemberger. (=GAG 137) Göppingen 1974. more ...
Abor und das Meerweib (< 1350)
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Abor-1:
A knight (Abor) takes his sword; exhausted he leaves his hauberk, his leg armor and his helmet in a cave
Motif References:
B11.3 | F812 | D925 | D1338.1.1 | D1342 | D1500.1.1 | D1887 |
more ... Abor-45:
A wild merwoman, who comes to the fountain for rejuvenation by bathing, finds Abor
Motif References:
T10 | B81 | F302 | N815.0.2 | D925 | D1338.1.1 | D1887 |
more ... Abor-87:
On her feather-bow she flies to a mountain nobody ever has heard of nor been there
Motif References:
F253 | N831 | D967 | D1091 | D1520.13 | D1531 | D1815.2 | D2135.0.3 |
more ... Abor-119:
He stays with the merwoman for six weeks and two days
Motif References:
F340 | T481 | D813.1 | D1052 | D1381.3 | D1840 |
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Ain-1:
A king is in love with a queen (Ainune)
Motif References:
T0 | P28 | T42 | T50 |
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Berthold von Holle, Crane (<1275)
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BvHCra-1:
Prologue: laudatio temporis acti: Only few people are virtuous these days
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-47:
[lacuna] [Council]: Gayol gives Godefrit, an old wise counselor, rich reward: jewels, precious rings
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | Q111 |
more ... BvHCra-113:
Gayol, Agorlîn and Agorlôt enter the emperor’s service as chamberlains
Motif References:
Z71.1 | P310 |
more ... BvHCra-133:
The emperor has a daughter, Acheloyde
Motif References:
P361 |
more ... BvHCra-148:
Gayol, Agorlîn and Agorlôt live under the birds’ names Crane, Valke and Stare at court
Motif References:
K1831.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-151:
Acheloyde gets love-sick for Crane: she believes that she will die in case she can not speak to him
Motif References:
T24.1 |
more ... BvHCra-184:
Test: In order to find out which one of the three chamberlains his daughter loves most, the emperor, who has left with his warriors on warfare to prove their valor, sends an old man as messenger to her with the tidings of Stare’s death
Motif References:
H1556.1.2 | K1860 |
more ... BvHCra-299:
Acheloyde laments loudly and grieves excessively
Motif References:
T85 | F1041.21 |
more ... BvHCra-330:
Acheloyde tells Achûte about her sorrow
Motif References:
F1041.21.7 |
more ... BvHCra-376:
The emperor regrets his wrong
Motif References:
P19 |
more ... BvHCra-430:
The doctor knows about a healing potion for Acheloyde’s love-sickness from a book he has read and a glass he has looked into
Motif References:
P424 | F950.8 | D1821.3.7.3 | K2380 |
more ... BvHCra-583:
The emperor summons his counselors
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | T50.2.1 | T68.7 | T131.0.1.1 | H331.2 |
more ... BvHCra-631:
Crane has fallen lovesick
Motif References:
T24.1 | T35 |
more ... BvHCra-649:
The three friends Crane, Stare and Valke officially take leave from the emperor’s court
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-667:
[Lacuna] Gayol wants to meet the king [of Hungary]
Motif References:
R213 |
more ... BvHCra-703:
Gayol enters the service of the king, Assundîn, as a page, but does not dare to reveal his identity to him, as he fears that this could be his death
Motif References:
N760 | K1812 | K1815 | K1831.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-736:
One day, Assundîn and his six knights get lost on a hunt
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-839:
When Crane asks Assundîn for the reasons for his heavy sigh, the king tells him how he got to the reign: He used to be the faithful marshal of the munificent and virtuous king of Hungary
Motif References:
P17 | P50.2 | P361 | J580 | H1556 |
more ... BvHCra-900:
So, Crane reveals his identity: He is Gayol, son of Dassir; he refuses to take over the reign, only asks to be knighted in order to be enabled to participate at the emperor’s tournament
Motif References:
P30 | T68.7 | T131.0.1.1 | H194 | H331.2 |
more ... BvHCra-937:
Assundîn recognizes Gayol by a scar covered by the plait of hair he wears
Motif References:
H51 |
more ... BvHCra-974:
At Assundîn’s enquiries about what happened to him and why he arrives in such a poor condition – a prince would certainly not let him leave his court in poverty –, Gayol explains that he has given all the riches he had got from the emperor to the retinue at court
Motif References:
L325.1 |
more ... BvHCra-1028:
Assundîn leads Gayol to the queen and presents her assumedly dead godchild to her
Motif References:
P296.2 | H1556.4 |
more ... BvHCra-1092:
Assundîn provides 500 comrades-in-arms for Gayol and gives him precious garments and saddlery decorated with jewels and little bejeweled bells
Motif References:
P53 | F821 |
more ... BvHCra-1124:
Assundîn appoints Gayol as marshal
Motif References:
P50.2 | P91 |
more ... BvHCra-1130:
Gayol, Assundîn and the 500 knights leave for the tournament
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1149:
On the field of Arrigân, the tournament is meant to take place
Motif References:
P561 |
more ... BvHCra-1193:
Finally, the arrival of Gayol and Assundîn is announced
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1239:
King Assundîn is preciously dressed as well
Motif References:
P91 | F821 |
more ... BvHCra-1265:
Assundîn has his camp erected
Motif References:
F775 |
more ... BvHCra-1280:
Acheloyde’s arrival
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1319:
Acheloyde’s entry: 100 ladies, accompanied by many knights and nobles, ride in advance (they are all dressed in brown scarlet), then she arrives, dressed in green samît
Motif References:
F829 |
more ... BvHCra-1350:
Acheloyde and her ladies take their seats at the grandstand
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1365:
In the evening, Acheloyde tells Achûte that she is worried about Crane, who disregards his high rank and acts as a marshal
Motif References:
T131 |
more ... BvHCra-1401:
The following morning, the beginning of the tournament is announced (tambourines, trombones); the French and the English king, the kings of Lamparten (Lombardy), Spain, the emperor himself, the dukes of Brabant, Austria, Bavaria (Beierlant) get prepared
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1455:
Assundîn and Crane change identities: Assundîn puts on the gown with the crane
Motif References:
K1839.17 |
more ... BvHCra-1475:
Tournament (idea: fighting in the service of ladies): Crane mounts the horse, puts on his helmet
Motif References:
H331.2 | F1084 | H1561.1 |
more ... BvHCra-1632:
Crane secretly puts on his gown with the cranes again
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1669:
The participants of the tournament count their gains and losses; Acheloyde regrets that she will soon have to choose a husband
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-1717:
The following day, council takes place on a plain; nobles stand in a circle
Motif References:
W34 | T55.1 | T91.6.4.1.1 | T97 | T131.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-1845:
Assundîn can not keep his secret anymore – Acheloyde has indeed made a good choice; he takes the crown off his head and puts it on Crane’s
Motif References:
P13.5 | P16 | P29 | W34 | H194 | P361 | P550.1.1 | K2380 |
more ... BvHCra-1967:
The emperor announces wedding and feast to take place instantly
Motif References:
T136.1 | P634 |
more ... BvHCra-2033:
The emperor joins Gayol’s and Acheloyde’s hands in marriage; they seal their marriage with a kiss
Motif References:
T135 |
more ... BvHCra-2042:
The guests take their seats: Each prince eats with his princess, each nobleman with his noble lady, each knight with his maid
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-2067:
The feast is interrupted by a 12-year-old page and his sister [Sêkurîe], who need the emperor’s help: They ask for a knight who could fight in judicial combat for them against their brother-in-law (the husband of their sister Plansofeide), Acurteis
Motif References:
P527 | N770.0.1 | H1381.8 | K2211.1 |
more ... BvHCra-2119:
Assundîn helps the maid dismount from her horse; she is so beautiful that everyone believes her to be of great virtue as well
Motif References:
F575.1 |
more ... BvHCra-2134:
Bertolt von Holle names himself and attacks those who criticized his “Dêmantîn”
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-2160:
Acheloyde and Gayol are conducted to their bridal bed by her ladies
Motif References:
T137.2 |
more ... BvHCra-2199:
Acheloyde and her ladies enter
Motif References:
F820 |
more ... BvHCra-2227:
Gayol is dressed in a garment trimmed with ermine, decorated with a precious clasp
Motif References:
P17 | F575.2 | F820 |
more ... BvHCra-2300:
The young lady [Sêkurîe] comes again to court
Motif References:
P193 | N839 |
more ... BvHCra-2404:
Gayol mounts his horse without using the stirrups and takes leave from his wife
Motif References:
W32 | Z72.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-2431:
The guests take leave
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-2505:
Assundîn informs the Hungarian nobles that Gayol is now their king and introduces Acheloyde as their queen
Motif References:
P50.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-2577:
In the evening, a knight arrives
Motif References:
R9.10 | P555.4 |
more ... BvHCra-2622:
Valke/Agorlîn takes leave in order to find Crane
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... BvHCra-2692:
In the meantime, Crane jousts with a heathen (dressed in precious garments and fighting in the service of his lady, a queen)
Motif References:
P52.2 | R75 | P91 | P550.2 | P555 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHCra-2811:
Crane releases him, takes only his horse and shield, as he needs those to proceed on his quest (help the two children against their brother-in-law)
Motif References:
W11.5 | P550.2 |
more ... BvHCra-2880:
The two children tell Crane about their descent and the location of their lands
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-2920:
They take lodgings for the night in a cabin in the woods
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-2927:
They come across the splinters of a lance and a dead horse, then a wounded knight
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... BvHCra-3002:
Crane is eager to fight with this knight and pursues him despite the warnings
Motif References:
H19 | H151.10 | W212 | P314 | P550.2 | N767.1 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHCra-3145:
By then, the children have caught up with the two knights
Motif References:
N839 |
more ... BvHCra-3209:
At their investigations, the page informs them that Carifegîs (who has three champions [lacuna]), the lord of the country, has had the custom of arranging an adventure by the end of summer over the past 20 years: A pillar containing three precious birdcages (made of gold and jewels) with parakeets has been erected
Motif References:
Z71.1 | R74 | R99 | P555.4 | P556.0.1 | C650.1 | F774 | F899 |
more ... BvHCra-3280:
Valke praises their luck: In case Crane is defeated, Acheloyde will certainly redeem him, in case he is victorious, he will send one of the birds to her
Motif References:
P52.2 |
more ... BvHCra-3333:
Agorlîn/Valke is the first to touch one of the birdcages
Motif References:
T59 | P550.2 | P555 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHCra-3574:
Acheloyde is meant to be the receiver of the parakeet
Motif References:
F639 |
more ... BvHCra-3599:
The guests are treated with great hospitality
Motif References:
T59 | P555.4 |
more ... BvHCra-3738:
Meanwhile, Crane and Valke are eager to fight the Schoufer, Acurteis
Motif References:
P527 | K2211.1 |
more ... BvHCra-3842:
Meanwhile, rumors of the approach of the two courageous knights have reached Acurteis
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-3909:
Single combat between Acurteis and Crane
Motif References:
H218 |
more ... BvHCra-3949:
Valke announces to the nobles that he wants to woo Sêkurîe
Motif References:
M100.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-3999:
Valke, Crane and Sêkurîe depart for Austria
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-4144:
Crane departs
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... BvHCra-4282:
Knight Satrî of Angorant asks Gayol for a fief: not a country, but a lady
Motif References:
P50.0.1 | T68.7 | T69 |
more ... BvHCra-4328:
Furious single combat between the burgrave of Angersper and Satrî of Angorant: lances splinter, the horse of the burgrave is killed
Motif References:
R75 | P550.2 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHCra-4413:
Satrî chooses Achûte
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-4446:
Satrî and Achûte are joined in marriage
Motif References:
T137.2 | T160 |
more ... BvHCra-4480:
The morning after the wedding night, the knights have mounted games, and the queen and her ladies visit Achûte, whom they adorn with a head-dress (gebende) and a zippeil
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-4546:
In an official ceremony, Satrî announces that Achûte is to be mistress over half of his kingdom
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-4584:
When a maid brings Acheloyde’s parakeet, the queen takes the occasion to praise Gayol, who served her so well, but states that it is unseemly for a knight to serve only one lady
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-4642:
The feast takes its end: Remarkable generosity of Crane and Assundîn towards the poor, the guests, and the retainers
Motif References:
W11.2 |
more ... BvHCra-4675:
On Assundîn’s command, the Hungarian nobles swear oaths of allegiance to their legal king and are enfeoffed with castles and land
Motif References:
P50.0.1 | P50.0.1 | M100.0.1 |
more ... BvHCra-4718:
Also Satrî and Achûte depart
Motif References: more ... BvHCra-4786:
Assundîn delivers to Gayol a town where he has gathered a secret treasury (tower full of gold) for times of need
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... BvHCra-4869:
Epilogue: Bertold von Holle names himself and praises faithfulness (Assundîn as shining example)
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Berthold von Holle, Darifant (<1275)
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BvHDa-1:
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Motif References:
T137.2 | T160 |
more ... BvHDa-21:
Praise of Lôcêdîa’s extraordinary beauty
Motif References:
P91 | F575.1 |
more ... BvHDa-42:
Balifeit crowed king of Torkîs the morning after the wedding night: vassals are invested with castles and lands and several nobles dubbed knights
Motif References:
P13.5 | P50.0.1 | P53 | P634 |
more ... BvHDa-91:
Darifant determines to leave Balifeit’s court in search of adventure and love
Motif References:
F399 | H1221 |
more ... BvHDa-130:
Darifant is accompanied by the fairy Fiolêde on his journey to foreign countries
Motif References:
P550.2 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDa-148:
The fairy’s lament about Darifant’s impending defeat makes Darifant fight with renewed strength
Motif References:
P52.2 | N815 |
more ... BvHDa-177:
Darifant’s opponent is rescued by the intervention of his wife who jumps from her horse and throws herself between the fighters
Motif References:
T211 |
more ... BvHDa-193:
Offiart, who has never been defeated before, surrenders and offers surety
Motif References:
R75 | P555 | F639 |
more ... BvHDa-214:
Darifant is invited by the king to come to his court and stay one night (custom: every knight in search of combats offered hospitality for at least one night, regardless of his success in fighting)
Motif References:
P320 |
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Berthold von Holle, Demantin (<1275)
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BvHDe-1:
Prologue; author names himself (Bertolt von Holle); his story is about a brave and courageous knight
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-95:
The knight [Dêmantîn] falls in love at first sight with a 12 year old remarkably beautiful girl [Sirgamôt]
Motif References:
T15 | T131 | F575.3 |
more ... BvHDe-165:
Dêmantîn is very sad and takes leave
Motif References:
T121 | T160 |
more ... BvHDe-187:
The knight’s name is Dêmantîn [of Antrîûn]; he is one of the most famous knights and proved his valor in many tournaments
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-199:
One of those tournaments takes place at Pentecost at Erramôn
Motif References:
P561 | H1561.1 |
more ... BvHDe-255:
When Dêmantîn and his followers take a rest, they meet a page who tells them about the tournament, where many courageous knights will participate
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-305:
Dêmantîn learns that Bêâmunt is the duchess of Brabant and the heiress of England (she is the fatherless daughter of the king’s sister)
Motif References:
T68.7 | T104 | H217 | P561 | H1561.1 |
more ... BvHDe-351:
When Dêmantîn’s messenger brings him the news that he can not get accommodation, the king of England, who knows about Dêmantîn’s reputation, gives his quarters to him
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-469:
Dêmantîn leaves to meet Bêâmunt
Motif References:
F821 | F828 |
more ... BvHDe-521:
Watsêr of France, who has also come to meet Bêâmunt, is defeated in a joust by Dêmantîn
Motif References:
H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-587:
The following morning, Dêmantîn and his followers put on their armor and proceed to the field with music
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-613:
A wooden building (palas) is erected for Bêâmunt and the other ladies
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... BvHDe-719:
Tournament: Dêmantîn fights in a series of single combats (splinters of spears fly high): he unhorses a knight, then the duke of Lothringen (Lorraine), the Margrave Bonîant, whose horse is killed, and Andîân
Motif References:
P550.2 | P561 | F1084 | H1561.1 |
more ... BvHDe-973:
Dêmantîn sends the prizes (the sparrow-hawk and the wreath of roses) to his beloved Sirgamôt
Motif References:
T59 |
more ... BvHDe-989:
Dêmantîn declines to take ransom, but releases his captive, the king of France
Motif References:
R9.10 |
more ... BvHDe-1020:
Though Dêmantîn has plenty of opportunity to be unfaithful, he stays faithful to Sirgamôt
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-1055:
A wormlâge (a kind of tilt-yard with a grand-stand) is built for the 2000 ladies to watch the single combat
Motif References:
F775 | F789 | F826 |
more ... BvHDe-1100:
The following morning, Dêmantîn and Firganant put on their armor
Motif References:
F839.2 |
more ... BvHDe-1149:
Judicial single combat between Firganant and Dêmantîn
Motif References:
H217 | P550.2 |
more ... BvHDe-1162:
When Dêmantîn’s horse is killed during the course of the combat, Firganant dismounts from his horse and continues fighting on foot as well
Motif References:
P50 |
more ... BvHDe-1302:
Dêmantîn argues that it is better to win a lady’s heart without force but by leaving the decision to her
Motif References:
T57 | R75 |
more ... BvHDe-1353:
The king of England, Bêâmunt’s uncle, entrusts her and her lands to Dêmantîn
Motif References:
T68.7 | T141.3 |
more ... BvHDe-1401:
The king begs everyone to stay for the wedding which lasts for four weeks
Motif References:
T136.1 | P634 |
more ... BvHDe-1473:
Firganant’s and Bêâmunt’s wedding night
Motif References:
T137 | T160 |
more ... BvHDe-1522:
Bêâmunt’s beauty is compared to the moon among the stars
Motif References:
F575.1 |
more ... BvHDe-1540:
The queen of England abdicates in favor of Bêâmunt; she gives over her crown to her niece
Motif References:
P16.1.4 | P17.0.2.1 | P29 |
more ... BvHDe-1587:
Firganant enfeoffs his retainers (castles and lands)
Motif References:
P12 | P50.0.1 |
more ... BvHDe-1624:
One day, a lady comes to court and begs for help to avenge the death of her husband Phorîân and the abduction of her daughter Phorasîe by an unknown knight
Motif References:
R10.3 |
more ... BvHDe-1661:
Pharîôn, then Blanzamant, then Fortasîn, then Onyphant and Dulzamîs fight the unknown knight on the green field, but all of them fail
Motif References:
R222 | P550.2 | P555 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-1748:
The lady asks again for help
Motif References:
P13 |
more ... BvHDe-1783:
Dêmantîn puts on his armor
Motif References:
W32 | T68.7 |
more ... BvHDe-1829:
The lady binds Dêmantîn’s helmet and gives him his lance
Motif References:
R222 | P550.2 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-1864:
When Dêmantîn asks the strange knight for his name, the knight refuses as this would be a sign of fear
Motif References:
P50 |
more ... BvHDe-1907:
The unknown knight surrenders and reveals his identity: He is Phorîân himself and enacted the adventure together with his wife and daughter in order to prove his valor
Motif References:
P50 | T68.7 | R75 | P555 | H1223 | K1760 |
more ... BvHDe-1960:
Dêmantîn sends them all as captives to Bêâmunt; she releases them
Motif References:
R9.10 | P555.4 |
more ... BvHDe-2001:
Pharîôn, the first of the defeated knights, has at first sight fallen in love with Phorasîe, Phorîân’s daughter
Motif References:
T15 | P60 |
more ... BvHDe-2061:
Wedding between Phorasîe and Pharîôn
Motif References:
T136.1 |
more ... BvHDe-2130:
At the end of the feast, the renounced king of England announces that he and his wife will go over the sea to fight the heathens (there, he will find his death as well)
Motif References:
V530 |
more ... BvHDe-2155:
Dêmantîn takes leave from Firganant and Bêâmunt as well
Motif References:
H1221 |
more ... BvHDe-2270:
Firganant and Bêâmunt rule justly and peacefully over England
Motif References:
P12 |
more ... BvHDe-2308:
Four weeks after his combat with Firganant, Dêmantîn enters the country of Count Kandimant, who instantly attacks him
Motif References:
P52 |
more ... BvHDe-2335:
He is welcomed by his host’s daughter and wife, takes off his armor and gets a precious garment
Motif References:
P320 |
more ... BvHDe-2373:
She tells him her story: Five years earlier, she traveled with her husband [Arisaim] through the woods; they came to a meadow with a fountain near a rock
Motif References:
R10.6 | R46 | B81.0.2 | P91 | T111 | F212.0.1 | F212 | F302 | F343 | F375 | F610.4 | F716 | D813 | F826 | D926.3 | D1071 | D1335 | D1344 | D1380.11 | D1841 |
more ... BvHDe-2438:
Dêmantîn offers to undertake the adventure
Motif References:
W212 | J640 |
more ... BvHDe-2518:
They take lodgings at a lonesome house in the woods, near the place of the adventure
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-2591:
The strange knight (“Phêamant” as war-cry) emerges from the water
Motif References:
B81.0.2 | F212.0.1 | R220 | P550.2 | P555 | J640 | F934.4 | F1084 | H1561.2 | D2188 |
more ... BvHDe-2679:
In place of the fountain, an extremely small (one mile’s breadth) country appears
Motif References:
R46 | R112.3 | F212 | F375 | F377 |
more ... BvHDe-2692:
Arisaim is also among these knights; he believes that Dêmantîn is Pfandimoie’s new husband
Motif References:
F1041.21.7 |
more ... BvHDe-2752:
Some of the liberated knights offer their services to Dêmantîn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-2813:
Feasting and dancing take place in honor of the young knights who have been liberated by Dêmantîn from the fairy stronghold at Phêamant: They had been captured by Kanphyant, who was killed by Dêmantîn
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... BvHDe-2844:
After eight days, Dêmantîn is again eager for a quest; he takes leave despite the count’s pleading (he offers half his goods and lands)
Motif References:
H1221 |
more ... BvHDe-2913:
On the fifth day, he arrives at the plain, where he finds a wounded horse whose rein is held by a heavily bleeding knight
Motif References:
T59 | T108.1 | N699 |
more ... BvHDe-2984:
On his way, he came by an adventure: A knight with a lance guards the entry of a nearby castle [Gandarîs] of the queen of love (minne), Pheradzoye
Motif References:
T99 | F222 | F252.2 | F399 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3054:
Dêmantîn laments that he has to renounce this challenging quest because of his search for Sirgamôt
Motif References:
Q111 | P413 |
more ... BvHDe-3155:
But the lady blowing the horn perceives him and approaches
Motif References:
F821 | F899 |
more ... BvHDe-3265:
Dêmantîn now decides to return
Motif References:
F1041.21.6.1 |
more ... BvHDe-3302:
Dêmantîn instantly unhorses the guard of the castle, breaking his arms and legs
Motif References:
H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3321:
Pandulet, dressed in a surcoat of green samît, decorated with jewels, attacks Dêmantîn, who unhorses and kills him
Motif References:
F824 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3342:
Dêmantîn learns from the inscription at the castle’s door that he has to care for the adventure for one year
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-3353:
Pheradzoye mourns for Pandulet
Motif References:
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more ... BvHDe-3390:
One of Pheradzoye’s ladies, the fairy Andolîâ, suggests she should marry her husband’s slayer, as it is the country’s law
Motif References:
P17.11 | P28 | T111 | T127 | F252.2 | F302 |
more ... BvHDe-3465:
As Dêmantîn refuses to consummate his marriage with Pheradzoye, as he seems to love another woman, Andolîâ advises her to let him leave when he is defeated by another knight
Motif References:
T315.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3488:
The knight Fandalîs – sent by his lady – arrives in Gandarîs
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3542:
When Pheradzoye realizes that Dêmantîn gets weak, she intervenes and excuses him from his duties towards the adventure, the country and herself, as she knows that he loves someone else
Motif References:
W11 |
more ... BvHDe-3611:
Dêmantîn jousts with a knight by night
Motif References:
H1561.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3631:
Dêmantîn follows a (boundary) balk
Motif References:
F775 |
more ... BvHDe-3683:
Suddenly he perceives a beautiful maid who is served a partridge while talking to her sparrow-hawk
Motif References:
M149 | T165.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3763:
Sirgamôt, who still has not recognized him, refuses to hand the sparrow-hawk to Dêmantîn, as it was a love token from a man whose name she keeps a secret
Motif References:
T59 | T96 | H195 | N681 | N737 |
more ... BvHDe-3845:
On the advice of Sirgamôt’s servant Delyâ, who would do anything to prevent her mistress from killing herself because of losing her virginity to the king, the lovers elope
Motif References:
R225 | F868 |
more ... BvHDe-3893:
Sirgamôt’s guard, the schenke (cupbearer), who is accompanied by his lady, the schenkinne, is a courageous knight who has a cart-load of spears with him
Motif References:
P110 |
more ... BvHDe-3971:
Dêmantîn kills the schenke in single combat; he takes the cart-load of spears with him in order to have weapons for the fights to come (with the king’s followers)
Motif References:
P550.2 |
more ... BvHDe-3991:
The schenkinne mourns for her husband
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-4053:
The king of Antîoch laments the death of the schenke and his wife’s abduction
Motif References:
Q111.8 |
more ... BvHDe-4075:
Knight Graphant, the schenke’s nephew, is the first to offer his services
Motif References:
P550.2 |
more ... BvHDe-4239:
When the desperate king asks for advice, the cunning Kamân reproaches him for being so patient with Sirgamôt: if he had taken her by force, there would be no such problem now
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | H1221.1 | W212 |
more ... BvHDe-4309:
The king gives him the horse Cyllarân: it was sent to him from Greece and belonged to Pullêbin, who fought and died in the service of a queen
Motif References:
P52.2 |
more ... BvHDe-4367:
On the tenth day, when Gandêr thinks that he has lost Dêmantîn, he meets a knight on the hunt with a hawk
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-4398:
The knight tells him that his son Dythalt, who swore to his lady to see her again only after having unhorsed ten knights, was killed in single combat with Dêmantîn
Motif References:
P52.2 |
more ... BvHDe-4457:
Gandêr praises Dêmantîn’s valor, but warns him against the consequences of the abduction (war)
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-4529:
Furious single combat between Gandêr and Dêmantîn (he fights with lances from the cart he took from the schenke)
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 |
more ... BvHDe-4666:
When Gandêr finally loses his sword, Dêmantîn allows him to pick it up
Motif References:
P50 | R75 |
more ... BvHDe-4688:
Gandêr mourns for his son who fought at the adventure at Phêamant
Motif References:
W47 | F934.4 | D2188 | F375 | R112.3 |
more ... BvHDe-4766:
The messenger announces Dêmantîn’s arrival with most beautiful Sirgamôt to the knights waiting in front of the doors
Motif References:
F575.1 |
more ... BvHDe-4792:
Dêmantîn and Sirgamôt are greeted by his retainers
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-4868:
On his way home, Gandêr jousts with his unrecognized son, Gêrant, whom he only recognizes when he exclaims the name of his lady, “Alye”
Motif References:
N731.2 | H151.10 | P550.2 | H79.3 | R225 | T165.2 | J865 |
more ... BvHDe-4983:
The king asks his counselors how to take revenge
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... BvHDe-5014:
In Greece, the king prepares to travel to his daughter’s wedding, which takes place a year after she has been sent to her future husband
Motif References:
T134 |
more ... BvHDe-5023:
Fandrât tells the king that his daughter has been abducted by Dêmantîn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-5081:
The king sends messengers to summon his army
Motif References:
P557.0.3 |
more ... BvHDe-5118:
Antrîûn is besieged
Motif References:
F775 | F826 | P557.0.4 |
more ... BvHDe-5148:
Dêmantîn makes a sally together with his followers
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-5181:
The battle between Dêmantîn’s army and the armies of the kings of Greece and of Antîoch begins with a furious fight (many die, sparks emanate from swords) between Dêmantîn’s and Dolyfân’s troops (series of single combats)
Motif References:
P550.1 | P550.2 | F1084 | F628.2 |
more ... BvHDe-5293:
Dêmantîn has a council of war, as he fears that the enemy’s army is too vast; his cup-bearer Ortûn and Count Edbart advise him to fight
Motif References:
P557.0.1 |
more ... BvHDe-5348:
Sirgamôt deplores her lot; cries and clings to Dêmantîn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-5423:
Single combat between Andifôr and Dêmantîn, during which Andifôr exclaims the name of his lady
Motif References:
P550.2 | P555.4 |
more ... BvHDe-5543:
Many mercenaries arrive in Antrîûn
Motif References:
P54 |
more ... BvHDe-5555:
Ortânmîn of Langbarten, who is on a quest for adventure in the service of his lady, comes to Antrîûn
Motif References:
H1221 |
more ... BvHDe-5629:
Every day, knights who are eager for combat come to Antrîûn
Motif References:
W212 |
more ... BvHDe-5777:
The queen of Greece, Modassîne, tries again to put her husband off the war with Dêmantîn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-5820:
As all his knights are defeated by Dêmantîn, the Greek king decides to participate in battle
Motif References:
P555 |
more ... BvHDe-5960:
Dêmantîn at first refuses to fight the king, as this would make Sirgamôt sad
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 | R75 |
more ... BvHDe-6005:
Dêmantîn sends the defeated king as captive to Modassîne, who releases him
Motif References:
P555.4 |
more ... BvHDe-6085:
At a ford, the knight Candimôn jousts with Tervagâmîs; both fight in service of their ladies; Candimôn is killed
Motif References:
P550.2 |
more ... BvHDe-6135:
Meanwhile in England: At Pentecost, the queen and her ladies amuse themselves watching the knights joust
Motif References:
P561 |
more ... BvHDe-6170:
A beautiful and well-known lady, a harlot, arrives on a preciously decorated horse
Motif References:
P190 |
more ... BvHDe-6228:
Firganant decides to leave on his own to help Dêmantîn
Motif References:
W212 | H1229 |
more ... BvHDe-6407:
Firganant travels from England to Antrîûn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-6475:
Firganant will soon arrive at a castle that once belonged to the virtuous and munificent Margrave Fandorîch, who had to surrender (by handing over his sword) – together with 20 of his followers – to a strong knight with an eagle as coat-of-arms
Motif References:
R75 | P550.1.1 | P 91(Li) | P532 | P52.0.3 | P15.3 |
more ... BvHDe-6561:
Firganant gets accommodation
Motif References:
P324.1 |
more ... BvHDe-6678:
When the bailiff demands payment of toll of Firganant, he refuses, as armed knights and pages do not have to pay toll: in accordance with Karl’s law, all public routes are free from payment of toll
Motif References:
P110 | P552 | P532 |
more ... BvHDe-6719:
Furious single combat between Firganant and the bailiff
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 |
more ... BvHDe-6741:
Firganant’s ancestry: his father was Assuntîn of Portigâl, his mother a French princess, daughter of a king, whom his father abducted
Motif References:
T69 | R10.1 | P91 |
more ... BvHDe-6753:
The bailiff is astonished by his opponent’s strength and courage
Motif References:
P555 |
more ... BvHDe-6790:
Firganant leaves
Motif References:
R260 | F614.10 | L325.1 |
more ... BvHDe-6907:
Firganant rides through the woods for three days and nights without eating, as there is not a single human dwelling there
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-6933:
On the fourth day, he meets a dwarf who is so small that he does not even reach up to his belt
Motif References:
F451.2.1.1 |
more ... BvHDe-6964:
The dwarf [Chomandîôn] blows his horn (which is made of a sapphire) and summons a man who brings two horses
Motif References:
B731.0.1 | B739 | F868 | D1645 | F826 | F821.1 | F899 | F451.2.7 | F451.7.4 | F451.7.5 |
more ... BvHDe-7018:
They arrive at the dwarf-king’s castle Taiphân, where they are received by knights and pages outside the gates
Motif References:
F4151.4.3.6 | F451.4.5.1 | F451.5.4 | F771 | F771.5.2 | F451.10 | F531.2 | F531.6.15.3 |
more ... BvHDe-7052:
Firganant is greeted by the dwarf-king’s wife and her ladies
Motif References:
P320 | F531.2 | F451.2.1.1 |
more ... BvHDe-7120:
Beautiful frescoes decorate the room
Motif References:
F451.4.3 | F781 | H619 | Z100 | D1810.9 |
more ... BvHDe-7143:
Chomandîôn gives an account of his descent and kingdom: he rules over 100 other kings and many other nobles; those who tried to resist him were defeated with the giants’ help
Motif References:
F451.4.5.1 | F451.10 | F531.6.15.3 |
more ... BvHDe-7241:
Digression concerning chivalry: Open your house to good knights; mercenaries (Pfundsöldner) are not reliable, as they are born as peasants; a knight is born to fight and will never flee
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-7348:
On the eighth day of his sojourn, Firganant wants to take leave
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-7431:
Chomandîôn praises generosity as the main virtue of a king
Motif References:
W11.2 | P12 |
more ... BvHDe-7479:
Dwarfs perform mounted games (behourd) during their journey
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-7484:
From the top of a hill, they perceive the dwarfs’ camp erected on a plain; the tents are the size of two ladies’ cloaks
Motif References:
F775 |
more ... BvHDe-7508:
Dwarfs arrange a tournament (pas d’armes), a “forestspil” in Firganant’s honor
Motif References:
P561 | W32 |
more ... BvHDe-7571:
In one of the precious tents (silk ropes, jeweled fabrics), the courtly dance of the dwarfs takes place
Motif References:
F775 |
more ... BvHDe-7641:
Firganant asks for leave
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-7741:
Firganant comes to a locus amoenus (trees, rose-bushes, clover), where he encounters a beautiful lady on horseback
Motif References:
P52.2 | T85 |
more ... BvHDe-7842:
The lady prays that God may join their souls
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... BvHDe-7859:
Firganant offers help, but she objects, as not even the requests of Flôrandâmîs’ own wife Firamîe and 1000 ladies who threw themselves at his feet made him change his mind (he left them lying on the floor and went away)
Motif References:
W155 |
more ... BvHDe-7909:
Firganant utters his request, but Flôrandâmîs refuses again, as the knight killed one of his favorite followers
Motif References:
P52.2 | P556.0.1 |
more ... BvHDe-7955:
Furious single combat between Firganant and Flôrandâmîs
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 |
more ... BvHDe-8022:
Flôrandâmîs is defeated
Motif References:
P555 |
more ... BvHDe-8065:
The lady gladly rides to town, where she is welcomed by the duchess, Firamîe, and knights and ladies
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-8200:
On the fourth day of his stay, Firganant leaves for Antrîûn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-8241:
They travel through a wood (which has an extension of 20 miles, journey takes three days)
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-8331:
They finally arrive at a castle situated on Dêmantîn’s territory
Motif References:
K2247 | P614 | P555 |
more ... BvHDe-8371:
Firganant gives one of the horses he brought with him to the page as reward
Motif References:
Q114 |
more ... BvHDe-8375:
They turn towards a town situated by a brook
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-8479:
At dawn, he perceives a knight dressed in precious, jeweled garments
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 | N767.1 | P314 |
more ... BvHDe-8591:
Firganant’s opponent finally recognizes him when he exclaims Bêâmunt’s name: it is Dêmantîn
Motif References:
H152 | H19 |
more ... BvHDe-8643:
Dêmantîn tells his friend that he has been waiting there in order to fight Tervagâmîs of Yberne, who killed Candimôn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-8741:
In front of the doors of Antrîûn, they fight the enemy’s sentries and kill three of them (one is the burgrave), three flee and tell their kings that Dêmantîn and another knight with a dragon as coat-of-arms fought them
Motif References:
L325 | P91 |
more ... BvHDe-8776:
Firganant and Dêmantîn are welcomed in Antrîûn
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-8873:
Firganant gets armed
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... BvHDe-8991:
The kings of Greece and Antîoch have a council of war when learning about the defeat of Tervagâmîs by Dêmantîn; Tervagâmîs advises them to make peace, but Eghart of Antîoch wants to fight; he promises half his kingdom as reward for the one who brings back Sirgamôt
Motif References:
P557.0.1 |
more ... BvHDe-9066:
Dêmantîn and Firganant have a council of war; they form a military strategy: Firganant will first leave with 100 knights, then, in case they are defeated, another 100 shall be sent to the battlefield, then another 100
Motif References:
P557.0.1 | P550 |
more ... BvHDe-9108:
The following morning, Firganant leaves the castle; he meets Ertgêr of Dassilân, who fights in the service of his lady Andifoie
Motif References:
P550.2 | F1084 |
more ... BvHDe-9266:
On their return to town, they meet four knights (Kêmân, Sundifâr and two others), who attack them; Firganant kills Kêmân and unhorses Sundifâr, the other two flee
Motif References:
L325 |
more ... BvHDe-9355:
Battle begins
Motif References:
P550.1 | P557 |
more ... BvHDe-9521:
The queen of Greece tries again to mediate on Dêmantîn’s behalf
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-9603:
Bêâmunt, who comes with reinforcements, has a council of war
Motif References:
P557.0.1 | P552 | P557.0.3 |
more ... BvHDe-9981:
Dêmartôn leaves to visit the princes who guarantee support in war
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10051:
Bêâmunt gives orders to her marshal and her chamberlain to provide the knights and the ladies with garments and horses
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10129:
Bêâmunt’s dress itself is embroidered with jewels and pearls, depicting animals
Motif References:
F821 |
more ... BvHDe-10145:
Bêâmunt’s marshal, cup-bearer and chamberlain suggest departure; they join the army
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10201:
Army departs with trombones, drums, horns
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10247:
In the evening, they pitch their camp on the banks of a river
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10404:
Army proceeds to Fandorîch’s town which is still governed by the knights of the treacherous bailiff
Motif References:
F776.2 | F842.2.1 | R170 |
more ... BvHDe-10500:
The town surrenders to Bêâmunt
Motif References:
R75.1 | K2370 | K2247 | M150 |
more ... BvHDe-10622:
Fandorîch joins Bêâmunt’s army
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10691:
When the kings of Antîoch and Greece learn about Bêâmunt’s arrival, they summon their armies (10,000 men)
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10738:
Bêâmunt’s scouts make inquiries about the size of the hostile army
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-10805:
Battle: One troop fights after the other
Motif References:
P550.1 | F1084 | P550.2 | P557 | F628.2 |
more ... BvHDe-11129:
The king of Antîoch surrenders to Dêmantîn together with his 500 knights; Tervagâmîs surrenders as well, then the king of Greece to Firganant
Motif References:
P555 | R75 | R5 |
more ... BvHDe-11273:
Bêâmunt thanks her prin-ces for their support
Motif References: more ... BvHDe-11310:
Firganant embraces his wife, and then he welcomes her princes
Motif References:
T298 |
more ... BvHDe-11389:
Bêâmunt summons the court to discuss the fate of the captured kings
Motif References:
P510 | M220 | F575.1 |
more ... BvHDe-11592:
Feast and wedding take place
Motif References:
P17.0.2 | P12 |
more ...
Die gute Frau (ca. 1230)
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DgF-1:
A book is found in Arle, written on behalf of King Karl and dealing with his descent
Motif References: more ... DgF-21:
In France lives a virtuous count called Ruoppert who reigns over Barria
Motif References:
T23 | P310 |
more ... DgF-92:
The girl’s father dies and she fears being separated from her friend
Motif References:
P193 | Z731 |
more ... DgF-175:
The young woman decides to stay unmarried because love causes pain
Motif References:
P60 | T311 |
more ... DgF-231:
The boy becomes a virtuous young knight
Motif References:
P52.2 | M258 |
more ... DgF-301:
Love (minne) has two keys, one for love and one for pain
Motif References:
T29 | T91.6.1 | Z137 | Z150 |
more ... DgF-403:
The young hero wants to leave the country and stay abroad for one year
Motif References: more ... DgF-503:
He informs her that he is going to fight for the count of Pettowe whose land has been assaulted by the king of Spain and the duke of Pritanie (Britain)
Motif References:
P58 | P550.1.1 | H1223 |
more ... DgF-551:
He reaches Pettow where villages, castles and fields have been burnt down by the enemy
Motif References:
L225 |
more ... DgF-633:
Using war-machines for siege (ebenhoch and mange), the king takes many castles, among them Cawirss and Mushart
Motif References:
P557.0.1 |
more ... DgF-709:
On his counselors’ advice the count asks his guest to take the charge of Linode upon him
Motif References:
M100.0.1 | K2350 |
more ... DgF-804:
A page reveals to the young hero that the Britons will waylay him
Motif References:
N832 | K2369 |
more ... DgF-880:
The hidden companions come to his aid and the battle starts
Motif References:
R5 | L325 | P533.1 | P550.1 | P555 |
more ... DgF-923:
After his return to Linode the hero sends a messenger to inform the count of the victory and the duke’s capture
Motif References:
T103 | M201.5 |
more ... DgF-973:
One day a messenger arrives, reporting that the hero’s lady is in distress: Count Wide of Averne has conquered and scorched half of her land because she had refused to marry him
Motif References:
P58 | T75.2.1 | T104.1 | P550.1.1 | P557.0.3 |
more ... DgF-1069:
The next day the hero’s army approaches the enemy and pitches camp beside a river called Aller which runs between the two armies and is too deep to be crossed with horses
Motif References:
P552 |
more ... DgF-1127:
The next morning the armies engage in a battle at a ford
Motif References:
P550.1 | P555 |
more ... DgF-1237:
She also welcomes her friend and then returns home
Motif References:
T24.1 | T29 | F575.1 |
more ... DgF-1306:
Excursus about the nature of love: love often causes pain
Motif References:
P29 | S133 | T470 |
more ... DgF-1371:
The young man does not dare to hope for his lady’s love because she is richer than he himself whereas she considers his virtue high enough to compensate her higher rank
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | T91.7 | K1760 |
more ... DgF-1441:
Her choice is approved by all subjects
Motif References:
Z71.8 | N760 | N771 |
more ... DgF-1503:
The knight rides on considering his own fortune and God’s grace who bestowed so many gifts upon him
Motif References:
J347 | V440 | V520 |
more ... DgF-1598:
At night the couple puts on worn-out clothes and leaves the castle secretly
Motif References:
P16.1 | T587 | J910 |
more ... DgF-1655:
One day the woman falls seriously ill and her husband brings her and the children to a hospital where she stays till her older son is grown up and goes begging with his father
Motif References: more ... DgF-1719:
He does not want to leave his wife but finally has to give in and searches a noble lady
Motif References:
L113.2 | T292 | T299 |
more ... DgF-1781:
The husband leaves, carrying his sons till he reaches a bridge which leads across a swollen river
Motif References:
P193 | N310 | N315 | N399 | N835 | N846 |
more ... DgF-1833:
The hero sits down beneath a tree and puts off his wet clothes
Motif References:
V50 | N352.2 |
more ... DgF-1865:
Attacked by crows and kites the eagle drops the money-bag in the moment when he flies above the town where “the good lady” abides
Motif References:
N399 | V440 |
more ... DgF-1927:
Whereas the hero leads a mendicant life, the woman serves a noble lady
Motif References:
V50 | T210.1 | M220 | P431 | N851 |
more ... DgF-1993:
The woman is led to the count who falls in love with her and wants to make her his concubine
Motif References:
V59 | T91.6 | V201 | T321 | T350 | N817.0.1 |
more ... DgF-2103:
The next morning they attend mass and the count makes his castles, land and vassals subject to his new wife
Motif References:
L162 | T315.2 |
more ... DgF-2143:
As Count Diebald dies the woman inherits his property in preference to other relatives according to the custom in France where women have equal right of succession as men
Motif References:
P527 |
more ... DgF-2167:
The king of France has intended to marry the queen of Arragon but she has eloped on her way to France with the king of Portugal
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P18 | T64 |
more ... DgF-2250:
The abbot relates the king’s proposal to the countess, who is thankful but requests to be allowed to postpone her answer
Motif References:
T51 | P426 |
more ... DgF-2300:
At night the lady kneels down and prays to God that her future rank would not hinder her from his blessings
Motif References:
V50 | V59 | Q172 | M302.7 | M369 | D1812.3.3 | D1814.2 |
more ... DgF-2334:
The lady assembles her counselors and asks their opinion
Motif References: more ... DgF-2391:
The four princes conduct the woman to Paris where the king awaits her
Motif References:
T133 | T136.1 | P634 |
more ... DgF-2429:
The queen who has eloped with the king of Portugal knows a magician from Toledo who writes a magic formula for her
Motif References:
T591 | D1273 | D1336.8 | D1711 | D1837 |
more ... DgF-2495:
The next morning the royal crown and garments, adorned with sapphires, balases, rubies and gold, are prepared for the couple
Motif References:
P29 |
more ... DgF-2550:
After one year the king dies
Motif References:
P50 | Z71.8 | T151 |
more ... DgF-2615:
After the king’s death, the queen sends messengers throughout the country to invite the paupers to Saint Nise so that they will receive clothes and food out of her hand
Motif References:
V69 |
more ... DgF-2672:
One pauper forces his way through the crowd till he reaches the queen, begging for alms
Motif References:
H79 | T96 | H152.1 | N741 |
more ... DgF-2703:
After the mass, the queen kneels down and gives thanks to God for this miracle
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... DgF-2791:
Though the bath removes the dirt from the pauper, his skin still remains dark
Motif References:
H56 |
more ... DgF-2867:
At nones the queen assembles the country’s princes and lords and recounts her life-story
Motif References: more ... DgF-2907:
As the queen inquires after her children her husband gives an account of how he has lost them
Motif References:
N730 |
more ... DgF-3011:
The princes are invested by the new king with castles and land and swear an oath of allegiance to him
Motif References:
P50.0.1 |
more ...
Friedrich von Schwaben (>1314)
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FvS-1:
Heinrich of Swabia is a rich and virtuous lord; he is pious, munificent, just and keeps peace
Motif References:
P10 | Z71.1 | P233 | P251.6.1 |
more ... FvS-61:
One day on a hunt the youngest brother pursues a stag and loses his way
Motif References:
V86 | F165.4 | F771.4.3 | H1222 |
more ... FvS-122:
Soon afterwards he feels some slight touch and wakes up, but there is nobody to be seen
Motif References:
V50 | T64 | P282 | G303.16 | T481 | N762 | D1980 | K2215 |
more ... FvS-203:
Flanea asked her lover, a magician, to help her in getting her revenge on Angelburg, which is the maiden’s name: She wanted to get rid of her stepdaughter and turn her father against Angelburg
Motif References:
P282 | T471 | P510 | N845 | D1711 | K1825.1 | K1955 | D2062.2 | K2123 | D2161.3.1 | K2215 |
more ... FvS-402:
The king wanted to kill Angelburg on the spot
Motif References:
S31 | Z71.3 | Z71.11 | Z72 | C111 | D114.1.1.1 | T350 | D621.1 | D661 | D665.2 | D753 | D791 | D1980 |
more ... FvS-535:
If the knight however looks at her, Angelburg and her maidens will be transformed to three white doves which must fly to a clear fountain on the top of a mountain
Motif References:
D154.1 | C312 | C943.2 | K1335 |
more ... FvS-601:
The king agreed to his wife’s request
Motif References:
Z71.11 | T350 | D621.1 | N839 |
more ... FvS-793:
Back home Friedrich tells his brothers that he was delayed by nightfall and a thunderstorm
Motif References:
T0 | T10 | Z71.1 | Z71.16.2 | T350 |
more ... FvS-927:
Back home he pretends to have been invited by a friend
Motif References:
T24.1 | T35 | Z71.16.2 | Z71.3 | Z71.16.11 |
more ... FvS-1031:
In the meantime Angelburg’s stepmother asks the magician about Angelburg and within eight days he magically gets to know that she has come close to disenchantment (there are only ten nights left) by the knight of Swabia, who now has fallen love-sick
Motif References:
D1711 | D1810.0.2 | K2215 |
more ... FvS-1079:
Friedrich’s brothers send for doctors but nobody can cure him
Motif References:
K1825.1 | K1955 |
more ... FvS-1184:
Twenty-three weeks later Friedrich leaves in order to meet Angelburg in her castle
Motif References:
C312 | F575.1 | D753 | D791 | C943.2 |
more ... FvS-1321:
Before he leaves he asks for an identifying token and she gives him a golden ring with a magic jewel which protects against fire
Motif References:
Z71.1 | H94 | N831 | D1071 | D1076 | D1335.5 | D1380.11 | D1382.1 | D1383.6 |
more ... FvS-1377:
Then Angelburg says that unlike king Terramer’s daughter, whose heathen name was Arabel, she does not want her lover to risk his life nor his goods for her sake
Motif References:
T210 |
more ... FvS-1475:
Friedrich promises to disenchant Angelburg and leaves
Motif References:
T80 | T96 | F1041.21 | F1041.21.1.1 |
more ... FvS-1576:
The magician tells the news to Flanea who is happy about it
Motif References:
Z71.1 | H94.5 | H100 | P251.6.1 | H1385.3 |
more ... FvS-1724:
On his quest for the clearest fountain Friedrich has a retinue of thirty knights
Motif References:
P59.1 | Z71.11 | P557.0.4 | H1321 |
more ... FvS-1881:
The queen says that her enemy is a rich lord who killed her father and her mother treacherously and wants to kill her as well
Motif References:
Q53.3 | T68.1 | S110 | Q112.0.1 | S400 | P550.1.1 | N839 | H1381.8 |
more ... FvS-1982:
Friedrich with the queen at his side confronts the enemy Arminolt and asks him to return the country saying that Arminolt is acting in a dishonorable and sinful way which will only earn him the people’s hatred
Motif References:
W187 | H217.1 |
more ... FvS-2099:
Arminolt is warned by one of his knights: God will not tolerate unlawfulness
Motif References:
Z71.1 | D1076 | D1335.5 |
more ... FvS-2159:
They start fighting in a ring
Motif References:
P559 | H1561.6 |
more ... FvS-2265:
Osann offers Friedrich herself and her goods but he refuses because of his vow
Motif References:
P59.1 | F451.3.4.2 |
more ... FvS-2421:
He comes to a forest and a castle
Motif References:
F451.4.5.1 | N837 | C910 |
more ... FvS-2505:
Friedrich is unaware of her deception, which will bring great suffering to him, and follows the dwarfs into a hollow mountain
Motif References:
R41.1 | R45 | R52 | T55 | F451.5.2.4 | F451.5.18 | F451.4.1 |
more ... FvS-2597:
The dwarfs have all sorts of courtly pastimes, like jousting, tournaments, dancing and singing
Motif References:
F91 | F156 | F451.6.3 | D1552.1 |
more ... FvS-2673:
Every day Friedrich says his prayer
Motif References:
F305 | F451.5.18 | F451.3.3 | D908 |
more ... FvS-2865:
The queen’s people fear for her life, because she is only a dwarf and the child will have human size
Motif References:
M110 | M223 | P234 | F305 | F911.4 |
more ... FvS-3078:
One day on a walk through the mountain he discovers a fettered maiden
Motif References:
F91 | F156 | Q261 | P365 | K640 | N831 | D931 | D1552.1 |
more ... FvS-3127:
A rich dwarf lord, Tytrian, wooed Jerome who rejected him
Motif References:
T75.1 | T104.1 | P365 |
more ... FvS-3255:
Friedrich finally finds the stone and tries it
Motif References:
T230 |
more ... FvS-3519:
Friedrich leaves the mountain by means of the stone
Motif References:
P20 | F91 | P110.0.1 | F156 | D931 | F1041.21.1 | D1552.1 |
more ... FvS-3697:
Friedrich continues his quest until he has nothing left and is forced to earn his living by service
Motif References:
P12.5 | P14.15 | P59.1 | Z71.1 | H217.1 | D1076 | F1084 | D1335.5 |
more ... FvS-3961:
Friedrich stays six years at the royal court
Motif References:
H217.1 | P550.1.1 | K2246.1 |
more ... FvS-4113:
After ten years of service Friedrich wants to leave and asks for his earnings but the king wants to force him to stay on for eight years and refuses him his reward
Motif References:
P12 | M205 |
more ... FvS-4216:
He meets a stag which greets him and thanks him for once having spared its life
Motif References:
D114.1.1 | B211.2.1 | D735.4 | E781 | D967 | D1361 | D1980 | D2161.3.1.1 | D2161.3 |
more ... FvS-4303:
He asks her how he could find Angelburg and offers her life long service when she is in need
Motif References:
D721 | D791 | N831 | H1233 | K1335 |
more ... FvS-4389:
He arrives at the mountain, renders himself invisible by means of the root and takes away the doves’ clothes
Motif References:
T24.2 | D721 | D967 | F1041.25.1 | K1335 | D1361 | D1980 |
more ... FvS-4660:
As soon as Friedrich comes to his senses he grieves for Angelburg
Motif References:
D794 |
more ... FvS-4889:
As soon as they come to Angelburg’s country she informs her people about Friedrich’s exploits: he rescued Osann from Arminolt and he disenchanted Pragnet who was transformed to a stag
Motif References:
Z71.1 | H82 | H94.5 | H100 | P251.6.1 | P510 | P557.0.3 |
more ... FvS-5235:
Flanea gets the news that Angelburg and Friedrich have returned and that Angelburg now is the sovereign of her mother’s country
Motif References:
K2215 |
more ... FvS-5381:
The messengers return to king Mompolier and advise him to summon his vassals
Motif References:
Z71.1 | D1711 | K2215 |
more ... FvS-5561:
Jeroparg comes to Turneas who summons an army of 18,000 men
Motif References:
P550 | P557.0.4 | P632 |
more ... FvS-5791:
A furious battle starts
Motif References:
P200 | P234 | F1084 |
more ... FvS-6007:
Flanea who is in distress because of the battle rides across the plain
Motif References:
Z71.1 | N845 | H1561.6 | D1711 | K1810 |
more ... FvS-6092:
Malmelon, Friedrich’s brothers and Angelburg arm Friedrich the first day
Motif References:
Z71.1 | K873 | D1383.6 | D1711.8 | D1830 |
more ... FvS-6187:
The second day Friedrich fights for Salme who encourages him, reminds him of her ring, which will give him strength and they pray for his victory
Motif References:
D1076 | D1335.5 |
more ... FvS-6309:
The third morning Friedrich asks God for help
Motif References:
D967 | D1071 | D1076 | D1361 | D1380.11 | D1382 | D1382.1 | D1980 |
more ... FvS-6430:
The magician tells them the story of Flanea’s treachery: With his help Flanea has taken her vengeance for Angelburg’s reproaches
Motif References:
Q411.4 | K2215 |
more ... FvS-6535:
Flanea and Jeroparg are burnt at the stake
Motif References:
S112 | P234 | Q414 |
more ... FvS-6567:
But what should they do about Turneas? Pirnas asks them for mercy for Turneas
Motif References:
T136 | Q272 |
more ... FvS-6623:
Jerome grieving for Friedrich raises her daughter Zipproner
Motif References:
P232 | P234 |
more ... FvS-6735:
When they arrive at Friedrich’s court, Bucktzinos goes to meet Friedrich who gives him a good welcome
Motif References:
M223 | P234 | P282 | F824 |
more ... FvS-6915:
Wedding feast of Friedrich and Angelburg is held
Motif References:
Z71.1 | T136 | P251.6.1 |
more ... FvS-6941:
Turneas’s country is given to Heinrich and Ulrich as compensation to their wives Malmelon and Salme
Motif References:
W11.2 |
more ... FvS-7059:
Friedrich and Angelburg have a son, Heinrich, who is educated to his ninth year at his father’s court
Motif References:
M255 |
more ... FvS-7179:
They all lament her death
Motif References:
M255 |
more ... FvS-7375:
They enter the mountain
Motif References:
T92.1 | P282 | T298 | F950 |
more ... FvS-7740:
Zipproner, Friedrich and Heinrich ask Jerome to forgive Syrodame who helped Friedrich to escape
Motif References:
W27 | Q114 | T136.4 | T136 | P360 |
more ... FvS-8001:
Friedrich and his wife Jerome have a son who is a dwarf
Motif References:
T100 | P110 | F305 |
more ...
Hartmann von Aue, Gregorius (1190/1200)
View all
HvAGr-1:
Prologue: God’s infinite mercy: any sin can be forgiven if one has complete confidence in God’s mercy
Motif References:
V315.1 |
more ... HvAGr-177:
The wife of the lord of Aquitania (Equitânjâ) dies giving birth to twins, a boy and a girl
Motif References:
P16 | P233 | P253 | T685 |
more ... HvAGr-273:
Brother and sister love each other as they should
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P253 | G303.9.4 | T415 | P500 | Q526 | V531 | N825.2 |
more ... HvAGr-627:
Before he leaves his sister, they divide their goods in half
Motif References:
S141 | Z255 | S312.1 | S331 | S334 | T640 | N817.0.1 | F883 |
more ... HvAGr-805:
The lady is suffering from grief because of her sin, her son’s fate and about the death of her brother and lover who died of love on his pilgrimage
Motif References:
T75.2.1 | T81 | T104.1 | T311 | Q520.3 | V531 |
more ... HvAGr-923:
In the meantime God has taken care of the child: Like Jonah after three days and nights in the fish’s belly, the child is driven in two nights and one day to an island where some fishermen in the service of the local monastery find the boat and take the barrel with them
Motif References:
Z71.1.1 | M100 | L111.2.1 | R131.4 | P411 | N817.0.1 | F911.4 |
more ... HvAGr-1063:
The fishermen are two brothers, one of them is rich and has a married daughter, and the other one is poor, lives near the monastery and has many children
Motif References:
P251.5.4 | P271.2 |
more ... HvAGr-1137:
The abbot is the child’s spiritual father and cares for his education
Motif References:
J146.2 | T600 | T615.3 | N846.2 |
more ... HvAGr-1201:
The fisherman’s wife, curious about the money her husband receives, makes him tell about Gregorius
Motif References:
P53 | T258.2 | N450 | T621 |
more ... HvAGr-1825:
Gregorius leaves the island
Motif References:
T10 | P53 | N118.1 | H195 | T311 | N735 | N839 |
more ... HvAGr-1999:
Her enemy is a very strong Roman duke who challenges the besieged townspeople to single combat before the gates
Motif References:
P556.0.1 | P559 |
more ... HvAGr-2185:
To guarantee the land’s safety the counselors want their lady to marry
Motif References:
P12 | P28 | T55 | T64 | N365.1 |
more ... HvAGr-2277:
Gregorius has the habit of reading the engravings every day in secret and begs God for mercy but does not perceive his sin
Motif References:
N450 | F883 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... HvAGr-2486:
The lady beats herself and tears her hair from grief about her sin
Motif References:
V315.1 | Q520 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... HvAGr-2751:
Gregorius does penance: he wanders through the wilderness without shoes and prays
Motif References:
Z61 | Z71.16.12 | W151 | P320 | P411 | Q520 | Q541.3 | N817.0.1 | F851 |
more ... HvAGr-3137:
Finally God forgives Gregorius: After the Pope’s death the Romans quarrel about his successor and (3155) finally leave the choice to God
Motif References:
W151 | V294 | V315.1 | P320 | P411 | V550 | P623.0.1.1 | N817.0.1 |
more ... HvAGr-3275:
They eat a fish and find the keys inside
Motif References:
N211.1.2 | V222 | Q541.3 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... HvAGr-3490:
The Romans explain what they have come for
Motif References:
Q36 | H192 | N817.0.1 | F883 | D1652.1 |
more ... HvAGr-3753:
Gregorius’s arrival in Rome is announced by a miracle three days in advance: all bells are ringing
Motif References:
Z71.1 | V221 | V222.6 | V294 |
more ... HvAGr-3831:
Gregorius’s mother learns about the new Pope and sets out for Rome
Motif References:
H151.3 | T412.1 |
more ...
Hans von Bühel, Die Königstochter von Frankreich (1400)
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HvBKF-1:
The powerful king of France has a remarkably beautiful wife who is admired all over the country and a daughter who looks very similar to her mother
Motif References:
P29 | T211.9 | P232 | F575.1 | F1041.21 |
more ... HvBKF-65:
One day the king leaves Paris to spend some time in a port-town by the sea, wanting to forget his grief there
Motif References:
P13.4 | P14.15.1 | P18 | T64 |
more ... HvBKF-131:
The king answers that he would marry only a woman of same nobility and beauty as his late wife
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... HvBKF-181:
The king says that the maiden who pleases him most is his own daughter
Motif References:
T411.1 | M500 |
more ... HvBKF-257:
As the princess hears about her father’s sinful wish, she falls on her knees and prays amid tears that Christ may prevent this marriage
Motif References:
V50 | P60 | R219.6 | R224 | J227.2 | T311.1 |
more ... HvBKF-315:
The princess shoves the boat from the shore and the wind carries it away
Motif References:
W45 | V50 | N118.1 | V440 | N781 |
more ... HvBKF-351:
Finally God answers her prayers and sends a strong wind which drives the vessel to the English coast
Motif References:
V59 | R122 | V201 | N817.0.1 | J910 |
more ... HvBKF-373:
In the distance she notices a trail of smoke on a mountain
Motif References:
H41 | P411 | N854 | K1812.8 | K1816 |
more ... HvBKF-475:
Meanwhile the king bewails the loss of his daughter and rues his sinful wish to marry her
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-528:
The princess lives in England, herds the peasant’s cattle, works silk embroidery and little pouches made of silk, silver and gold
Motif References:
L113.2 |
more ... HvBKF-560:
One day a rich and noble lady attends the mass at the Minster
Motif References:
P50.2 |
more ... HvBKF-594:
The marshal asks his wife where she has got the pouches from and begs her to buy all the peasant woman sells because he wants to give them as presents to some relatives
Motif References:
F829 |
more ... HvBKF-629:
The marshal asks the peasant woman about the artisan who has made the products, guessing that she herself would not be capable of making such artifacts
Motif References:
V440 | F575.1 |
more ... HvBKF-703:
The marshal secretly goes with the peasant woman
Motif References:
H41 |
more ... HvBKF-747:
The marshal offers the princess to become the maid of his wife who would treat her like her own child
Motif References:
N835 |
more ... HvBKF-802:
The princess falls on her knees and implores the nobles to protect her from any disgrace
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... HvBKF-836:
The king of England resides in London and the marshal is one of his closest confidants
Motif References:
P14.15.1 |
more ... HvBKF-866:
He catches sight of her beautiful maid and she pleases him very much
Motif References:
P14 | T15 | T91.6.2 |
more ... HvBKF-913:
The king often visits the marshal’s house to see the maid
Motif References:
T24 | T69 |
more ... HvBKF-1034:
The king now proposes marriage to the maid who falls on her knees, begging him to refrain from his wish
Motif References:
T121 | L162 | M500 |
more ... HvBKF-1183:
The king entrusts the marshal with the organization of the wedding feast which takes place six weeks later
Motif References:
T136.1 |
more ... HvBKF-1251:
One day, an envoy arrives and delivers letters from the kings of Ireland and Scotland, who challenge the king of England to battle
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P210 | P550.1.3 | P557.0.1 |
more ... HvBKF-1321:
The king entrusts his wife to the marshal and assembles his army
Motif References:
M150 | P361 | P551 | D1812.4 |
more ... HvBKF-1445:
The marshal and his wife endeavor to entertain the queen but she yearns for her husband
Motif References:
P550.1.1 |
more ... HvBKF-1506:
Scottish scouts warn their king of the approaching army and urge him to let the troops withdraw to the ships
Motif References:
R220 |
more ... HvBKF-1557:
Meanwhile the queen has given birth to a boy and the marshal writes the king a letter with the tidings of his son’s birth, the health of his wife and the joy of his people
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... HvBKF-1627:
As she is apprised of the news, the old queen gets angry because she is opposed to her son’s seemingly dishonorable marriage
Motif References:
P262.1 | M411 |
more ... HvBKF-1681:
At night the steward leads the messenger, who is tired because of the wine, to his bedchamber
Motif References:
K332 | K1851 | K2115.4 | K2117 | K2218.1 | K2390 |
more ... HvBKF-1735:
The following morning, the steward tells the messenger that the queen wishes to see him on his way back in order to hear news from her son
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-1795:
He shows the letter to his steward who comforts his lord
Motif References:
P50.2 |
more ... HvBKF-1885:
The king writes a letter to the marshal, begging him to comfort his wife in her misfortune and to take care of the deformed child since it has been given to him by God
Motif References:
T210.2 |
more ... HvBKF-1959:
The queen-mother reckons that she has to enforce her plan
Motif References:
S51.1 | K332 | M500 | K1851 | K2117.1 | K2123 | K2390 |
more ... HvBKF-2025:
Having read the letter, the marshal beats himself in great dismay and tears his hair, considering the murder of the innocent queen a grievous sin
Motif References:
W34 | F1041.21.7 |
more ... HvBKF-2081:
The marshal decides to confer with the country’s lords
Motif References:
P14.15.1 |
more ... HvBKF-2148:
The queen comes to welcome the lords
Motif References:
F1041.21.7 |
more ... HvBKF-2262:
A knight hands the letter over to the queen
Motif References:
W32 |
more ... HvBKF-2391:
The queen begs them to have masses said after her death
Motif References:
F1041.1.3 |
more ... HvBKF-2442:
God helps the queen by inspiring a plan in the marshal
Motif References:
R117 | R169.7 | V201 | K512 | K521.4.1.1 | K521.4.3 | N817.0.1 | N835 | K1816 | K1837 | K1840 |
more ... HvBKF-2495:
The queen thanks the marshal and visits his wife who is about to die from grief
Motif References:
F1041.1.3 |
more ... HvBKF-2558:
The marshal returns to the queen and his wife and exhorts the queen to hold herself ready for leaving one hour after midnight
Motif References:
R215 |
more ... HvBKF-2645:
It does not take long till they reach the boat
Motif References:
V50 | N118.1 | R219.6 | N781 |
more ... HvBKF-2711:
His warfare done, the king of England returns home and sends a letter to announce his arrival to the marshal who assembles the country’s lords
Motif References:
T211.9.2 | F1041.21.7 |
more ... HvBKF-2826:
The king enters London
Motif References:
P27 |
more ... HvBKF-2859:
The marshal invites the king to his house
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | K2380 |
more ... HvBKF-2951:
The marshal reveals to the king that he has saved the queen from the execution
Motif References:
R169.7 | K1812.8 |
more ... HvBKF-3086:
A count advises the king to send for the messenger who has delivered the letters in order to find out where he has stayed overnight
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... HvBKF-3177:
He recounts how the old queen has asked him about his errand and got angry as she heard about her daughter-in-law’s childbirth
Motif References:
P262.1 | M411 |
more ... HvBKF-3368:
After the marshal has dismissed the messenger, the counselors retire for deliberation into a separate chamber
Motif References:
M90 | J829 |
more ... HvBKF-3510:
The king orders the marshal to write letters and send messengers to summon his vassals
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-3554:
The king visits the ill marshal’s wife, who inquires after the queen
Motif References:
Q211.8 | Q411.4 | F1041.21.1 |
more ... HvBKF-3584:
The king orders his marshal to send messengers who should exhort the people to search for his wife and son
Motif References:
Q113.6 | V118 | H1385.3.1 |
more ... HvBKF-3628:
The next Monday morning, he arrives at the old queen’s castle and sets up the king’s banner
Motif References:
P557.0.4 | P558 |
more ... HvBKF-3661:
The king, standing at the castle-moat, parleys with his mother who looks down from a pinnacle
Motif References:
P231 |
more ... HvBKF-3752:
None of her vassals is willing to support the old queen since they have been informed by the king about her treachery
Motif References:
R75 | P558 |
more ... HvBKF-3857:
The queen begs for mercy for herself and her subjects
Motif References:
M150 | P559 |
more ... HvBKF-3946:
The king takes his mother prisoner and spares the castle’s inhabitants
Motif References:
Q211.8 | Q411.4 | Q414 |
more ... HvBKF-4015:
The marshal’s wife falls on her knees and begs for mercy for the old queen
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-4064:
The queen is confined in a tower and put in chains
Motif References:
R41.2 |
more ... HvBKF-4096:
The queen is led to the place of execution
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... HvBKF-4166:
The king asks his marshal whether the messengers sent out to seek for the queen had any success and starts to lament as he is told about the futility of the search
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-4224:
The king suffers secretly and falls seriously ill
Motif References:
P12 | V201 | N817.0.1 | F1041.21.1 |
more ... HvBKF-4252:
In the meantime, the boat with the queen and her child is cast upon a deserted shore after having floated on the open sea for ten days
Motif References:
B11.3 | B42 | V201 | N399.1.1 | F812 | N817.0.1 |
more ... HvBKF-4305:
The queen and her child live on roots, leaves and herbs
Motif References:
V50 | F560 |
more ... HvBKF-4392:
A strong wind finally drives the boat from the coast
Motif References:
V59 | R122 | V201 | N817.0.1 |
more ... HvBKF-4415:
They leave the boat and, compelled by hunger, wander through villages and beg for alms
Motif References:
V29 | L113 | V440 | K1812.8 |
more ... HvBKF-4472:
In the town, they meet a wealthy Roman citizen who is more than 80 years old
Motif References:
L113.2 | N825.2 | N835 | J910 | K1816 |
more ... HvBKF-4542:
The queen tends swine, cattle, geese and sheep
Motif References:
V50 | P231 | V440 |
more ... HvBKF-4614:
The young boy is very pretty and the master holds him like a son
Motif References:
V294 | F575.3 | N846 |
more ... HvBKF-4679:
The Pope persuades the citizen to let the boy serve at the papal court, promising to give his new servant land as property
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-4804:
The queen advises her son in all courtly matters
Motif References:
P231 |
more ... HvBKF-4843:
Meanwhile, the king of France laments the loss of his daughter and is taken with great remorse
Motif References:
P15 | V29 |
more ... HvBKF-4924:
The Pope asks the boy to receive the king of France by riding towards him with an escort and inviting him in the Pope’s name to a meal on the next day
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-5011:
The king asks some people whether the boy is the son of a powerful prince but nobody knows about his descent
Motif References:
V50 | N730 |
more ... HvBKF-5069:
The mother advises her son to kneel down before the king on both knees, fold his hands like for prayer and not to get up until the king has told him three times to raise and mount horse
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-5112:
The queen secretly prays to God, thanking him for the expected reunion with her husband and her father
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... HvBKF-5141:
The Pope orders the boy to welcome and invite the king of England for a meal
Motif References:
N731 |
more ... HvBKF-5273:
The Pope asks the boy to take care of the meal, together with steward and marshal, and afterwards welcome the kings
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... HvBKF-5335:
As the kings enter the hall, water is tendered to them
Motif References:
V29 | T411.1 |
more ... HvBKF-5478:
Also the king of England confesses in public and gives an account of the happenings concerning his wife and mother: how his mother exchanged the letters between him and the marshal and that the first forged letter slandered the queen of having given birth to half-human beast, the second instructed the marshal to execute the queen and her son
Motif References:
R169.7 | R219.6 | P231 | Q414 | K1851 | K2115.4 | K2117 | K2117.1 |
more ... HvBKF-5645:
The Pope arranges for courtly entertainment: string-music, trumpets and flutes
Motif References:
H41 | N835 |
more ... HvBKF-5779:
Not even the boy has been told by his mother who his father is
Motif References:
P231 |
more ... HvBKF-5883:
The boy returns to the Pope who orders him to fetch both the citizen and his mother
Motif References:
M500 |
more ... HvBKF-5997:
The marshal hurries to meet the woman before the others and recognizes the queen
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-6041:
When the king of France recognizes his daughter he also falls down at her feet, weeping and seeking her pardon
Motif References:
P234 | T298 | N732 | N741.3.1 |
more ... HvBKF-6119:
The queen gives an account of what has happened since the time she fled from her father’s court
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-6225:
The Pope prays to God, giving thanks for the reunion of the family
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... HvBKF-6284:
The queen presents her son to his father
Motif References:
Q114 | J910 |
more ... HvBKF-6397:
The king of France asks the marshal how his daughter came to marry the king of England and why she was to be executed
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-6555:
The king of France takes his leave from the Pope and promises to support him always with military aid
Motif References:
M166 | P557.0.3 |
more ... HvBKF-6657:
Tournament and feast take place in Paris
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... HvBKF-6745:
The king and queen of England decide to return home and ask their host for his consent who only reluctantly agrees with their departure
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-6828:
The guests depart the following morning
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-6886:
The king of England gives his and his attendants’ horses to the French companions and invites them to take part in the tournament at London in eight weeks’ time
Motif References:
W11.2 |
more ... HvBKF-6967:
The royal couple is joyfully received in England
Motif References:
F1041.21.1 |
more ... HvBKF-7037:
On the marshal’s advice the queen and her son show themselves to their subjects
Motif References:
M150 | P634 |
more ... HvBKF-7140:
The queen, the king and their son ride out to welcome the king of France
Motif References:
P561 |
more ... HvBKF-7203:
In the evening, a dance is arranged
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-7236:
The king of England accompanies the king of Denmark on his way home till he reaches his ships
Motif References:
M166 | P557.0.3 |
more ... HvBKF-7311:
The king of France leaves and his hosts accompany him to the sea-shore where his ships ride at anchor
Motif References:
W11.2 |
more ... HvBKF-7392:
The king of France reaches Calais where he stays for some time
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-7426:
The king is very old and has only one daughter, who is the only heiress to the throne, though many of the king’s relatives bear the fleur-de-lis
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... HvBKF-7505:
As the king of England reaches Calais, the citizens and knights wear black clothes
Motif References:
P16 | P17 | Z143.1 | M150 | P681 |
more ... HvBKF-7581:
The queen laments her father’s death, beating herself and tearing her hair
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-7661:
As the queen notices the people’s grief, she weakens and is not able to speak
Motif References:
F1041.21.1 |
more ... HvBKF-7700:
The crown counselors are received by the queen and fall on their knees before her
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-7762:
After an hour, the queen has regained strength and the king leads her and counselors of England to meet the French counselors who advise the queen how to proceed: she should call for the guilds and receive members of each guild who are supposed to do homage and swear an oath of allegiance
Motif References:
P29 | M100.0.1 | P190 |
more ... HvBKF-7824:
In Paris, the queen enfeoffs her vassals
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P550.1.1 | P551 |
more ... HvBKF-7873:
As the king takes his leave from his wife she has a presentiment of not seeing her husband again
Motif References:
D1812.4 | D1812.0.1 |
more ... HvBKF-7953:
In the meantime, the army has assembled
Motif References: more ... HvBKF-7986:
Scouts report to the king of Scotland that a big army is approaching and urge flight
Motif References:
R220 | R260 | P550.1.1 |
more ... HvBKF-8050:
Because of her grief, the queen is taken sick to death and calls for the princes
Motif References:
P17 | P29 | Z292 | F1041.1.3 |
more ... HvBKF-8089:
As the English king and his son reach the sea-shore, they are informed about the queen’s death and warned by a friend against the French princes who have become disloyal and chosen another king of French origin
Motif References:
P50.0.2 |
more ... HvBKF-8142:
The king advises his son to vindicate his lawful claim of the French crown in the way of sending letters to the princes
Motif References:
P550.1.2 |
more ... HvBKF-8143:
The army takes Calais and two other castles, scorches the land up to
Paris and then returns to England
Motif References:
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more ...
Johan aus dem Virgiere (1400/50?)
View all
JohV-1:
Prologue
Motif References: more ... JohV-41:
One Whitsuntide before hearing mass the Emperor Sigemunt and his courtiers go for a walk in his beautiful orchard
Motif References:
L111.2 | S301 | S334 | S335 | N770.0.1 |
more ... JohV-135:
The Emperor informs the court that his wife has given birth to a child and accidentally this very day a daughter is born, whom they name Clarisse
Motif References:
P17.0.2 | P270.4 | P271 | P272 | P275 | S354 | T596 | N699 | Z730 | K1920 |
more ... JohV-173:
The Emperor has Johan uz dem virgiere educated by his princely nobles as is due to the future Emperor
Motif References:
J146.2 | Z200 | W212 | T615.3 |
more ... JohV-235:
The Emperor considers a boar hunt, but is worried by the Saracens hunting in the forest of Ludewerde
Motif References:
P12 | W32 | W121 | J146.2 | F628.2.1 |
more ... JohV-329:
Back in Rome the Emperor and Johan uz dem virgiere enter the hall, where many women and maidens are gathered round a fire of aloe
Motif References:
P20 | N385 |
more ... JohV-387:
At this insult Johan uz dem virgiere turns pale from grief and asks the Emperor if this is true
Motif References:
P91 | L111.2 | P210 | S334 |
more ... JohV-457:
Johan uz dem virgiere wants to be knighted and leave Rome to fight heathens and giants
Motif References:
T10 | T31.1 | T91 | P274.1 |
more ... JohV-488:
The Pope, all secular and clerical noblemen gather to a diet
Motif References:
F575.2 |
more ... JohV-537:
He asks the Emperor to rise from the table and to have water brought to wash their hands
Motif References:
M151 |
more ... JohV-545:
Johan uz dem virgiere has a presentiment of trouble and he falls sick with fever, he is hot and cold, loses color and starts trembling
Motif References:
F1041.9 | D1812.4 |
more ... JohV-564:
A stranger appears, the strongest heathen of his times: He is 14 feet tall, his skin and hair are as strong as iron, so that no sword can harm him; with his bare hands he can destroy any helmet or shield
Motif References:
S139.2.1.1 | V331 | P550.1 | F558 | F610 | N770.0.1 |
more ... JohV-639:
The Emperor praises God as creator of all things and refers to Christ’s miracles to stress his power; he will fight against the heathen and accepts the challenge by presenting his glove
Motif References:
T68.1 | Q112.0.1 | H1381.8 |
more ... JohV-691:
The heathen takes the Emperor’s crown from his head and puts it down to the floor
Motif References: more ... JohV-737:
The princess thinks Johan uz dem virgiere to be a valiant champion because he is the bravest knight of all and she goes to see him
Motif References:
P13.3 | Z65.1 | Z150 | F575.1 |
more ... JohV-759:
Johan uz dem virgiere is asleep
Motif References:
P12 |
more ... JohV-867:
The Emperor is very happy about this news, remembering Johan’s exploits during the hunt when he killed 18 knights and captured Lamelot who since has become Christian
Motif References:
V331 | F628.2 |
more ... JohV-877:
He sends Johan uz dem virgiere some green and red clothes he has had made for himself
Motif References:
P52.2 |
more ... JohV-955:
Johan uz dem virgiere stresses the fact that he is only a foundling and therefore some higher ranking knight should rather be chosen as champion; Johan does not want to insult the courtiers in any way
Motif References:
V140 | J810 |
more ... JohV-1017:
Angry about all this Johan uz dem virgiere takes the glove
Motif References:
V331 | P556.0.1 |
more ... JohV-1042:
At the knights’ and the court’s pleading, the Emperor agrees to knight Johan uz dem virgiere
Motif References:
P53 |
more ... JohV-1116:
Gaveron does not appreciate the fact that Johan holds the place of honor
Motif References:
K2242 |
more ... JohV-1157:
The Pope announces a procession to do penance the next day, where everybody should be clothed in wool and go barefoot
Motif References:
V85 |
more ... JohV-1175:
After mass Johan’s journey is prepared: he receives his horse and everything found with him once in the orchard as well as a chest with food, bread and wine
Motif References:
V350 | P715 |
more ... JohV-1234:
He wakes the heathen and offers him breakfast in the name of God, the heathen however refuses
Motif References:
Q112.0.1 | V350 |
more ... JohV-1249:
They engage in a discussion about the crucifixion of Christ by the Jews
Motif References:
V350 |
more ... JohV-1261:
The heathen champion takes his armor, his steel helmet and his mighty weapons
Motif References: more ... JohV-1283:
Single combat of the heathen champion and Johan uz dem virgiere: They wound one another and now Johan can be sure that the heathen champion is not invulnerable
Motif References:
Q112.0.1 | V350 | F1084 | H1561.2 |
more ... JohV-1416:
Johan uz dem virgiere takes the head and puts it on his saddle
Motif References:
S139.2.1.1 | F628.2 | K2350 |
more ... JohV-1506:
Hearing the news Gaveron tries to persuade the Emperor not to open the gates for a foundling reminding him of the fact that a foundling once destroyed Rome
Motif References:
P12 | Z71.8 | W175 | K2242 |
more ... JohV-1569:
He fights the heathens who press him hard
Motif References:
W34 | F628.2 | N839 | F1084 | K2242 |
more ... JohV-1675:
On top of the walls the townspeople observe the fighting
Motif References:
F628.2 | F1084 |
more ... JohV-1771:
The Romans observe the fighting
Motif References:
P12 | W121 | P550 | F628.2 | F1084 |
more ... JohV-1850:
Johan uz dem virgiere goes to see the princess who sends to Mompoliere and Salerne for doctors to treat the hero’s wounds
Motif References:
V350 | P552.4 | P557.0.4 | F1084 |
more ... JohV-1924:
On Holy Thursday there is neither bread nor wine in town, and the Emperor summons his council to ask them what to do: They do not speak a word; Gaveron advises them to become heathens in order to save their lives
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P557.0.1 | P557.0.4 | K2298 |
more ... JohV-1973:
Johan uz dem virgiere gives his advice: They will not attack the heathens before Easter Sunday
Motif References:
K330 | F628.2 | K1810 | K2357 |
more ... JohV-2139:
With food in his coat Johan returns to town
Motif References:
P555 | P555.0.1 |
more ... JohV-2282:
Johan uz dem virgiere asks the Emperor for his reward: the princess and the kingdom
Motif References:
P12 | T68 | Q112.0.1 | W175 | K2298 |
more ... JohV-2341:
The princess tells Johan uz dem virgiere to flee, because she has overheard Gaveron’s wicked plans
Motif References:
T475 |
more ... JohV-2369:
Johan leaves to speak to Gaveron in his tent where he is with the Emperor
Motif References:
W121 |
more ... JohV-2395:
Johan uz dem virgiere proclaims that the princess might already be with his child and warns them that he certainly would avenge any harm done to his child
Motif References:
R220 |
more ... JohV-2426:
His journey lasts for more than four years
Motif References:
T640 | K2298 |
more ... JohV-2445:
Johan uz dem virgiere after four years has no more riches left
Motif References:
H11.1 | R220 | N731.2 |
more ... JohV-2527:
The stranger identifies himself as Ruprecht, count of Artois, Angers and Bleis
Motif References:
T91.6 | H94.5 | H100 | S301 | S312 | S334 | S335 | S354 | T475 | T640 |
more ... JohV-2528:
Johan uz dem virgiere has come to Paris and during a hunt the king recognizes him and will have him in his service
Motif References:
P52 | H94.5 | H100 | P231 |
more ... JohV-2560:
Johan uz dem virgiere tells the story of Gaveron and how he lost the empire
Motif References:
H126 | P233 |
more ... JohV-2659:
Ruprecht meets the Emperor, he greets all but Gaveron
Motif References:
P12 | W175 | P233.6 | Q261 | Q421 |
more ... JohV-2782:
Two giants, Reinwart and Isenwit, who have already devastated the countryside, come to Paris
Motif References:
F531.2 | P556.0.1 |
more ... JohV-2811:
Isenwit has a pole of iron and steel
Motif References:
P16 | P17 | S139.2.1.1 | F531.6.12.6 | F531.4.5.2 | P559 | F628.2.3 | H1561.6 |
more ... JohV-2889:
There is a great wedding feast, with music, games and all sorts of amusements, which lasts one month
Motif References:
W11 | P13.5 | T131 | P634 |
more ... JohV-2929:
Johan uz dem virgiere asks the king, his father and the lords to come with him to Rome to meet the Emperor
Motif References:
M302.7 | H617 |
more ... JohV-2995:
Johan uz dem virgiere and his father besiege Rome
Motif References:
P234 | P559 | N831 |
more ... JohV-3057:
The Emperor asks Johan uz dem virgiere for forgiveness, Johan’s son bids for his father’s mercy toward his grandfather
Motif References:
P13.5 | T131 | P559 |
more ...
Johann von Würzburg, Wilhelm von Österreich (1314)
View all
JvWW-1:
The prologue debates virtues comparing them to silver, gold and quicksilver
Motif References: more ... JvWW-175:
Noble Duke Leopold of Austria is without heirs
Motif References:
V10 |
more ... JvWW-215:
Together with six knights and six noble young men he undertakes a pilgrimage
Motif References:
V11.8 | V530 |
more ... JvWW-270:
In Marseilles a boat is provided for him to sail to Ephesus where St
Motif References:
H126 | P320 |
more ... JvWW-387:
The duke soon reveals the reason for his pilgrimage and his belief in the relics of St
Motif References:
V144 |
more ... JvWW-420:
The heathen king, impressed, volunteers that if it truly lies in the Christian god’s power to grant children, he will travel with him to acquire a heir and subsequently convert to Christianity
Motif References:
V331.1.3 |
more ... JvWW-435:
Both duke and king travel to Ephesus
Motif References:
M311.0.1 | M312 | V316 | P481 |
more ... JvWW-519:
The queen of Zyzya bears a daughter, who is dedicated to Apollo and named Agly
Motif References:
T11.3 | T11.3.1 | J146.2 |
more ... JvWW-741:
The duke fears to lose his son, but young Wilhelm persuades him to help him find Agly
Motif References:
H1217 | H1381.3.1.2 | H1381.3.1.2.2 |
more ... JvWW-820:
Wilhelm undertakes a journey via Hungary, Tartar and finally the Black sea
Motif References:
B874 |
more ... JvWW-974:
Wilhelm is having a rest on the back of the giant fish as he mistakes for a garden
Motif References:
J1761.1 |
more ... JvWW-1095:
Meanwhile marshal Wigrich hunts on the waterfront
Motif References:
R150 | N800 |
more ... JvWW-1220:
Wigrich presents the youth to the king
Motif References:
P322.2 | F900.1 |
more ... JvWW-1365:
Agly, dressed up to her utmost beauty, welcomes Wilhelm
Motif References:
T10 |
more ... JvWW-1465:
Rial admits his love
Motif References:
T15 | T24 | T31.1 | T57 |
more ... JvWW-1691:
One day the king becomes aware that Rial is in love with his daughter
Motif References:
T65.2 | T91 |
more ... JvWW-1860:
Rial and Agly play a ball game outside the fortress
Motif References:
T41 |
more ... JvWW-2133:
King Walwan of Frigia desires the beautiful Agly for his wife
Motif References:
T51 | T108.1 | T131.1.2.1 | T131.1.2 |
more ... JvWW-2192:
Soon King Agrant invites to the wedding feast
Motif References:
M149.2 | F775 |
more ... JvWW-2475:
The necessary preparations for the wedding feast are made and king Walwan is welcomed
Motif References:
T41 |
more ... JvWW-2754:
The king calls Agly to the court hall to sit by the king of Frigia’s side
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... JvWW-2808:
A messenger with bad news from Frigia arrives: The people of Marrock (Morocco) have started a rebellion
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | T61.2 | M149.1 | H315.2 | P550.1.1 |
more ... JvWW-3057:
Rial is sent as messenger to King Persit of Morocco
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P91 |
more ... JvWW-3142:
Rial meets an extraordinary creature with a human face and an ivory neck
Motif References:
B20 | F521 | F521.2 | F526 | F551 |
more ... JvWW-3173:
Rial greets the marvelous creature inquiring politely after his name
Motif References:
F556 | F828 |
more ... JvWW-3250:
The marvelous man-creature answers that he is called adventure
Motif References:
Z138 |
more ... JvWW-3330:
The marvelous man’s greyhound appears
Motif References:
F341 | B731.6 |
more ... JvWW-3392:
Adventure presents the greyhound and his horse to Rial who is overjoyed and wishes him well for his journey
Motif References:
F91.1 | F131 | F159.4 | F162.9 | B300 | F340 |
more ... JvWW-3494:
Soon Rial beholds a fire, and he rides to the bottom of the mountain
Motif References:
F160.2 | F165.7 | F753 |
more ... JvWW-3535:
Rial passes a river with a water wheel
Motif References:
F855.2 | D1600 |
more ... JvWW-3590:
A peculiar bird flies down from the mountain
Motif References:
B15.1.2.3 | F167.1 |
more ... JvWW-3621:
Rial inquires what kind of creature the bird is supposed to be and the bird replies that it is another personification of adventure
Motif References:
Z138 |
more ... JvWW-3653:
Suddenly a knight bearing the name Joraffin rushes from the mountain wearing a burning armor
Motif References:
P91 | F574.2 | F824.2 |
more ... JvWW-3704:
Wilhelm and Joraffin engage in furious battle
Motif References:
B301.5 | P310.5 | P555 | F1084 |
more ... JvWW-3790:
Joraffin swears an oath of allegiance and invites Rial
Motif References:
M100.0.1 | L212 | P324 | F964 | D1382.5 |
more ... JvWW-3805:
Rial chooses a silver helmet with a naked child as helm crest
Motif References:
P91 | F824 |
more ... JvWW-3900:
Rial proposes his choice: a beautiful helmet
Motif References:
C680 | F824 | D1101.4 |
more ... JvWW-4074:
Joraffin explains that the first stone, the ruby, stands for generosity, the carbuncle for bravery, the turquoise for loyalty, one diamond for purity, the other for patience, the chrysolite for beauty
Motif References:
W11 | W26 | W32 | W34 | F575 | H921.1 |
more ... JvWW-4130:
Rial promises to follow the path of virtue and honor and is granted the magic armor, helmet and shield
Motif References:
T30 | M185 | D1883 |
more ... JvWW-4182:
Joraffin reveals that from there the love came into the world
Motif References:
W153 | Q451 | D1380.1 |
more ... JvWW-4237:
Rial leaves
Motif References:
B152 |
more ... JvWW-4324:
Rial asks why the image of the bird has four heads, and according to Joraffin the heads are symbols for youth and old age
Motif References:
Z100 | Z114 | Z114.1 | Z127 | Z163 |
more ... JvWW-4412:
They return to the mountain in the middle of a thunderstorm because it is the devil’s country closed to Christians
Motif References:
F169 | D967 | D1385.2.6 |
more ... JvWW-4500:
A maiden from Media has to bring a message to Darius, because the king of Morocco kills all male messengers
Motif References:
P14 | P14.15.2 | S113.1 | S133 |
more ... JvWW-4745:
When they refuse, Rial challenges the girl’s tormentors to battle
Motif References:
M161.2 | R169.1 | R215 | D950.7 | D1222 | D1520.16 | D1711 |
more ... JvWW-5173:
Rial blows the horn
Motif References:
Q413 | K1812 |
more ... JvWW-5430:
Meanwhile Agly mourns Rial’s loss, swears that she’ll never love the king of Frigia
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | N686 |
more ... JvWW-5775:
Melchinor acknowledges his noble birth and accepts him as his equal
Motif References:
M161.2 |
more ... JvWW-6064:
The king’s daughter falls in love with Wilhelm, who now in his obtained beautiful garments is welcomed at the court’s table
Motif References:
T30 | T145 |
more ... JvWW-6125:
King Koradin camps by a lake near Astorab
Motif References:
F752.1 |
more ... JvWW-6224:
Young Salaphat is entitled to a tribute of 1000 Gulden and two big horses of every single of the six kings
Motif References:
P531 | D1645.1 |
more ... JvWW-6433:
The queen is adorned with precious silk
Motif References:
T24.2.1 | P25 | Q111 | Q111.8 | F824 | D1101.4 |
more ... JvWW-6530:
Wilhelm is commander over 300 knights
Motif References:
T24 | K1872.3 |
more ... JvWW-6978:
A hunter approaches Wilhelm, who has caught the bird Araphin
Motif References:
Q42 | B172 |
more ... JvWW-7100:
Agly sends a letter to set up a meeting
Motif References:
T24.1 | T24.2 | T24.2.1 | B291.0.1 |
more ... JvWW-7739:
The King of Alanya, country of golden birds, travels together with Moabit
Motif References:
B20.1 | T41 | M149.1 | P552 | P557 | F873 |
more ... JvWW-8082:
Trombones are blown
Motif References:
P53 | P54 | P561 | F628 | F1084.1 | F1084 |
more ... JvWW-8575:
Wilhelm kills many giants
Motif References:
T61 | Q200 | P558 | F628.2.3 |
more ... JvWW-9131:
The opponents make peace and the former enemies become friends
Motif References:
T96 | T131.1.2.4 | P559 | N710 |
more ... JvWW-9615:
Agly proposes to make a plan for a flight
Motif References:
T41 | P561 |
more ... JvWW-10130:
Wilhelm defeats Wildomis and has to take to flight but soon is caught and imprisoned
Motif References:
P91 | P555 | K913 | K2116.2 |
more ... JvWW-10551:
A jury of kings and counselors sentence Wilhelm to death
Motif References:
T311.2.1 | Q411 |
more ... JvWW-10715:
The queen tries in vain to persuade Agly to abandon Wilhelm
Motif References:
T24.1 | B42 | M211 | D1711 | D1721.1 | D1810.2 | D1900 |
more ... JvWW-11010:
Wilhelm is bound and watches Parklise coming with her griffin
Motif References:
G303.11.2 | M500 | R110 | R169.15 |
more ... JvWW-11781:
Parklise reveals her relationship with the devil
Motif References:
B11.2.1 | B15.7.10 | M211.9 | G303.3.3 | F541.1.1 | F544.0.1 | F628 | F963 |
more ... JvWW-11845:
Wilhelm passes a fiery fortress with four windmills standing on every corner
Motif References:
F531 | F531.4.5 | F771.1.11 | D1620.2 | D1620 |
more ... JvWW-11930:
The giant carries a shield covered with scales
Motif References:
F839.2 | D1094 |
more ... JvWW-12001:
An animal with the name of fortaspinaht lives in the sea and is covered with extraordinarily hard skin
Motif References:
B15.7.10.1 | F730 | F731.2 | D1381.3.2 | D1381.3.3 |
more ... JvWW-12010:
The combatants Merlin and Wilhelm meet
Motif References:
P555 |
more ... JvWW-12183:
Wilhelm falls into Merlin’s magic fire
Motif References:
N836 | D1382.10 | D2078 |
more ... JvWW-12380:
Wilhelm regains conscious-ness
Motif References:
Q10 | T11.1 | B750 | F820 |
more ... JvWW-12645:
The amazing animal is redder than fire because it lives near paradise, where a red flower grows
Motif References:
B11.2.11 | B731 | D991 |
more ... JvWW-12840:
Parklise is also in love with Wilhelm, who attends the court feast in a garment made of extraordinary silk
Motif References:
T55 | F826 | F827 | F855 | D1645.1 |
more ... JvWW-13383:
Crispin, Saladin’s sister, with influence over heathen kingdoms, is moved by Wilhelm’s story
Motif References:
B184.1.1 | B184.1.1.2 | P561 |
more ... JvWW-13807:
An extraordinary dais, gold ornate, sable decorated, beautifully embroidered, is spread above their heads
Motif References:
F574.2 | F824.2 | F826 | D1381.10.2 |
more ... JvWW-13873:
The fourth queen holds the helm crest, a transparent image of a maiden who looks like being alive
Motif References:
P91 | F828 |
more ... JvWW-14109:
On the morning of the tournament, the Christians have mass together
Motif References:
V49 | F899.1 |
more ... JvWW-15300:
The heathen king Gilstone is the first combatant, he fights against Wilhelm who defeats him
Motif References:
P561 | H1561.2.0.1 |
more ... JvWW-15400:
Crispin’s nephew rules over the town and he obeys all her wishes
Motif References:
P91 | F775 | F824.2 |
more ... JvWW-15500:
The queen arrives with eighty elephants and 1200 gold wagons
Motif References:
T96 | V331 | N737 |
more ... JvWW-16055:
King Agrant seeks revenge: he summons allies to punish Wilhelm and swears revenge to Crispin
Motif References:
F510 | F511 | F511.0.1 | F513.2 | F531 | F873 | F1084 |
more ... JvWW-16472:
Wilhelm is appointed captain of the army
Motif References:
P557.0.3 |
more ... JvWW-17278:
The armies cover the whole plain
Motif References:
V40 | H126 | F1084 |
more ... JvWW-17580:
Wilhelm eventually reaches his father on the battlefield
Motif References:
F531 | F567 |
more ... JvWW-18055:
The old and the young king of Austria fight bravely
Motif References:
V331.1 | V332 | F900.1 | F1084.1 |
more ... JvWW-18200:
All depart for Belgalgan to meet Agly
Motif References:
T96 | T100 | T160 |
more ... JvWW-18426:
Agly is desperate when she learns that her husband will again be separated from her
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | M150 | P561 |
more ... JvWW-18747:
Wilhelm wastes many horses to arrive in time and therefore takes a small ship with a few men
Motif References:
B13 | B13.1 | T96 | M340.5 | F989.15 | D1812.3.3 |
more ... JvWW-19008:
Wilhelm has been betrayed to the heathens: they lie with 3000 men in ambush in the forest
Motif References:
S115 | K914 | K917 | K2240 |
more ... JvWW-19200:
The killer Graveas is cut into pieces and burnt
Motif References:
T81.7 | Q211 | T211.9.1 | Q469.12 |
more ...
Die Königin vom brennenden See (>1350)
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KobS-1:
Hanns, the son of the French king, receives princely education: hunting, jousting, fighting in tournaments, wrestling, dancing and singing
Motif References:
P30 | T600 |
more ... KobS-43:
On a hunt he stays behind his hunters
Motif References:
F151.1 | F163.1 | N771 | H1222 |
more ... KobS-179:
The lady is very beautiful
Motif References:
Z65.1 | F575.1 | F826 | F828 | D1071 | D1359.3 |
more ... KobS-226:
She tells him to sit at her side but Hanns only sits down after hesitation because of his good manners
Motif References:
N762 |
more ... KobS-319:
The steward asks them to dinner (on a separate table for the nobles)
Motif References:
C110 | Z142 | T350 | H1556.4.1 |
more ... KobS-484:
They have a meal and afterwards the steward takes the king to the ladies
Motif References:
P28 | T55 | F145 | F707 |
more ... KobS-574:
There are courtly pastimes in the hall: playing ball, debates and discussions
Motif References:
T24.5 | C110 | T350 | H493 | H1556.4.1 |
more ... KobS-680:
The lord-in-waiting brings him a red coat with rubies
Motif References:
C31.8 | T111 | F302.6 | C932 |
more ... KobS-789:
The queen calls her nobles and tells them her decision to marry
Motif References:
P13.5 | T136.1 |
more ... KobS-937:
In the meantime his parents are lamenting for Hanns who could not be found by any messenger sent out for him
Motif References:
C31.8 | T59.1 | Z143.1 | F302.6 | C932 |
more ... KobS-1064:
He asks her to forgive him but she tells him this cannot be
Motif References:
F145 | F707 | F1041.21 |
more ... KobS-1131:
The king leaves
Motif References:
D2095 | D2188.3 |
more ... KobS-1234:
Hanns stays six months at court
Motif References:
H1385.3 |
more ... KobS-1440:
Hanns travels through many countries and deserts and crosses the sea
Motif References:
N839 | H1232.1 | H1235 | H1385.3 |
more ... KobS-1592:
Hanns travels to India
Motif References:
N839 | H1232.1 | H1235 | H1385.3 |
more ... KobS-1747:
As he has used up all of his supplies, Hanns lives on herbs and roots, the horses die, they have to leave some gold behind because the mule is so weak
Motif References:
P16.1 | P426.2 | N843 | H1233.3 | H1235 | H1385.3 |
more ... KobS-1867:
As they meet the second hermit he asks them if they are humans or ghosts
Motif References:
Z71.3 | F142 | F162.6 | P426.2 | F571 | N843 | H1233.3 | H1235 | H1385.3 |
more ... KobS-2020:
A long time after they leave the forest, they come to very high mountains
Motif References:
B42 | J320 | P361 | P426.2 | K521.1.1 | J1114 | K1861.1 |
more ... KobS-2168:
He comes to the shore of the burning lake
Motif References:
F142 | F150.2.1 | F162.6 | F531.4.5.2 | F531.5.1 | J612 | F841 | J1113 | D1123 | D1656 |
more ... KobS-2252:
Hanns lodges in town and pretends to seek service
Motif References:
P28 | T104.1 | Z143.1 | K1812 | K1816 |
more ... KobS-2350:
The innkeeper complains that Hanns of France is absent and Hanns identifies himself
Motif References:
R222 | H1561.1 | K1812.1 |
more ... KobS-2510:
Hanns excels as white knight and the queen thinks she recognizes him
Motif References:
R111.1.9 | H126 | R222 | T298 | H1561.1 |
more ... KobS-2710:
The king remembers his faithful servant and they decide to have him live with them
Motif References:
P426.2 | D1552.1 |
more ... KobS-2819:
The queen says they should send a letter to France, Hanns thinks this might be too long
Motif References:
P17.0.2 | P550.1.2 |
more ...
Konrad von Würzburg: Engelhard (<1260)
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KvWE-1:
Konrad’s prologue: his story is to illustrate the virtue of faithfulness (triuwe) which actually is not much cared for
Motif References: more ... KvWE-217:
An independent and virtuous lord living in Burgundy has ten sons
Motif References:
P10 | W11.2 | Z71.16.2 | J146.2 | P251.6 |
more ... KvWE-320:
Having failed in dissuading their son from his plans, his parents prepare the journey
Motif References:
P233 | H1558.0.1.1 |
more ... KvWE-391:
Engelhard meets a youth, who fails in the apple test, as does the second one he comes upon
Motif References:
P311 | F577.1 | H1558.0.1.1 |
more ... KvWE-636:
Engelhard and Dietrich are welcomed at the Danish court
Motif References:
P10 | P90 | J146.2 |
more ... KvWE-785:
Their true friendship becomes evident in their compliance with one another, and in their reluctance to separate – just as the salamander never wants to leave fire, the element in which he lives
Motif References:
H111 | P310 | F577.1 | B768.2 |
more ... KvWE-852:
The king’s beautiful and virtuous daughter Engeltrût has come to the age of love and marriage
Motif References:
T0 | T10 | T31.1 | T91.6 | T92.1 |
more ... KvWE-1153:
Struggling to find some difference between Engelhard and Dietrich, she tries their names
Motif References:
T3 |
more ... KvWE-1268:
A messenger asking to meet Dietrich arrives at court and is allowed to see him after the royal dinner
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P17.0.2 | H111 | F577.1 |
more ... KvWE-1379:
Dietrich grieves for his father’s death and even more for the imminent separation from his friend
Motif References:
P310 |
more ... KvWE-1662:
From now on, Engelhard is even more loved at the king’s court
Motif References:
W181 | J810 |
more ... KvWE-1696:
Engeltrût’s grief caused by her love for Engelhard is mistaken for grief about her mother’s death
Motif References:
T24 |
more ... KvWE-1966:
Engelhard is driven to distraction by his love
Motif References:
T26 | T31.1 | T57 |
more ... KvWE-2172:
Engelhard, unaware of the truth, falls love-sick out of despair
Motif References:
T24.1 |
more ... KvWE-2224:
Engeltrût most of all at the court is grieving for his sickness, but cannot dare to show it: females have to be timid and modest
Motif References:
T55.1 | T91.6 |
more ... KvWE-2410:
The king consents to making Engelhard a knight
Motif References:
P53 |
more ... KvWE-2474:
Engelhard takes part in vesperîe
Motif References:
P52.2 | P91 | H331.2 | P561 |
more ... KvWE-2583:
Jousting starts
Motif References:
P52.2 | P561 |
more ... KvWE-2738:
Engelhard comes upon a knight who earns his living in tournaments
Motif References:
P52.2 | P59.1 | H1561.1 |
more ... KvWE-2880:
Engelhard returns to Denmark, where Engeltrût has already learnt of his exploits
Motif References:
T35 | F575.1 |
more ... KvWE-3192:
The secret love of Engeltrût and Engelhard is detected: Richard is about to train a sparrow-hawk, which happens to escape into Engeltrût’s garden
Motif References:
T470 | T475 |
more ... KvWE-3474:
Richard accuses the lovers out of hatred for Engelhard
Motif References:
P90 | U121 | Q256 | P510 |
more ... KvWE-3676:
Engelhard shows no fear at the royal law-court, nor does he change color as the king accuses him of having dared to woo his daughter although he is not her equal
Motif References:
Q256 | J1160 |
more ... KvWE-3805:
Richard, questioned by the king, insists on his accusations
Motif References:
Z71.12 | H218 | J810 | J1151 |
more ... KvWE-4122:
Engelhard, afraid of being doomed in combat because of his guilt, decides to visit Dietrich
Motif References:
K3 | H195 | P319 | T351 | K528 | K1831.0.1 | K1840 |
more ... KvWE-4662:
A field of combat in front of the king is cleared for judicial combat
Motif References:
Z142 | Z143 | H218 | Q301 |
more ... KvWE-4976:
The king offers his daughter to Dietrich / Engelhard, and they marry
Motif References:
P17 | T121.3 | L161 | H195 | P319 | T351 | K1915 |
more ... KvWE-5136:
Dietrich, however, is soon after taken ill by leprosy
Motif References:
V235 | F872.3 | F955.1 | D1003 | D1500.1.7.3 | D1502.4.2.1 | D1810.8 | D2161.1.1 |
more ... KvWE-5623:
Dietrich therefore decides to leave for Denmark by ship
Motif References:
P319 | F872.3 | F955.1 | D1003 | D1500.1.7.3 | D1502.4.2.1 | D2161.1.1 |
more ... KvWE-6107:
Engelhard, concerned by his friend’s misery, finally decides to sacrifice his children, whose salvation will be certain
Motif References:
P319 | F872.3 | F955.1 | D1003 | D1500.1.7.3 | D1502.4.2.1 | D2161.1.1 |
more ... KvWE-6362:
Engelhard returns to his castle and asks for his children, who are brought in by their nurse: God has worked a miracle by calling them back to life
Motif References:
E121.2 |
more ... KvWE-6440:
Dietrich leaves for Brâbant, where everybody is happy about his cure and his return
Motif References: more ...
Konrad von Würzburg: Partonopier und Meliur (1277)
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KvWP-1:
Prologue: The author describes the benefits of poetry, which are joy, lessons of courtesy and eloquence, and compares poetry to a tree, its blossoms mean joy, its fruits the lessons it gives
Motif References: more ... KvWP-233:
King Clogiers of Kärlingen, an exemplary king, is caring for the education of his sister’s son Partonopier, who is a virtuous thirteen year old boy without any fault
Motif References:
P12 | P30 | T100 | P231 |
more ... KvWP-314:
One day the court goes for a boar-hunt
Motif References:
B12 | B12.2 | V50 | T100 | J146.2 | F151.1.3 | F812 | H1222 |
more ... KvWP-562:
Partonopier climbs a mountain for orientation, which is hard for someone used to a comfortable life at court
Motif References:
V50 | F242.2 | N781 | F841 | F1041.17 | J1113 | D1123 | D1520.15 | D1521.2 | D1523.2 |
more ... KvWP-776:
He comes to a beautiful land and town, the ship lands and Partonopier admires the town which is quite deserted: Its towers and walls are made from gold and lasur, from red and white marble like a chessboard
Motif References:
F163.3.1 | F761 | F761.5 | F762 | F771 | F771.1.1.1 | F771.4.3 | F855 | F865 |
more ... KvWP-885:
Partonopier fears all this might be some illusion conjured by the devil who finally would kill him
Motif References:
F165.4 | F166.11 | F171.7 | F183.1 | F771.4.3 | D1980 |
more ... KvWP-1109:
As soon as he wants to go to sleep, two candles lead him up to his bedroom with a costly bed resplendent like a mirror
Motif References:
V50 | F183.1 | G303.16.2 | F781 | F783 | F787 | F1041.17 | D1980 |
more ... KvWP-1226:
Someone enters the room and lies down at his side
Motif References:
T30 | V50 | G303.16.2 | F1041.17 | F1041.2 |
more ... KvWP-1521:
They lie side by side
Motif References:
P20 | P28 | P53.1 | T55 | T91 | T131.1 | T475 | H1381.3.1.1 |
more ... KvWP-1931:
Partonopier is quite happy about this news but he wants to see her
Motif References:
C31.1 | C901.1.5 | C920 |
more ... KvWP-2182:
In the morning he finds rich clothes at his bedside, again he is served by magic
Motif References:
Z71.2 | Z143 | F760 | F771 |
more ... KvWP-2411:
Meliur joins him, they make love and talk
Motif References:
Z143 | Z704 | F771 |
more ... KvWP-2676:
Partonopier having passed a happy year’s time however starts longing for his home and asks Meliur to let him leave for some time
Motif References:
T61.2 | M131 | F242.2 | T294 | F374 | N781 | F841 | D1123 | D1520.15 | D1521.2 | D1523.2 |
more ... KvWP-3047:
He comes upon an old knight and some boys with twelve pack-horses carrying gold, silver, jewels among other riches
Motif References:
C31.1 | F340 | C901.1.5 | H1556.4 |
more ... KvWP-3156:
Partonopier is welcomed in Bleis by his mother and the people
Motif References:
Q111 | V301.1 | P550.1 | P552.6 | P557.0.3 |
more ... KvWP-3372:
Partonopier comes to help the French king who complains of the devastation done by the heathen army which he cannot confront in battle
Motif References:
P50.0.1 | P557.0.1 | P557.0.3 |
more ... KvWP-3525:
Sornagiur gets to know of Partonopier’s arrival and prepares an ambush
Motif References:
F628.2 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-3905:
Partonopier is well cared for and gives rich rewards to his knights: silver, horses and garments
Motif References:
V50 | Q111 | N127.4 | P552.6 | P557.0.3 |
more ... KvWP-4054:
In the morning of the battle Sornagiur and his knights rest in an orchard
Motif References:
P557.0.1 |
more ... KvWP-4554:
Sornagiur orders to prepare battle but secretly laments the decision of his nobles
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P90 | U121 | H217.1 | P411 | P425 |
more ... KvWP-4781:
The priest takes the letter to the French king who has a council to decide the matter
Motif References:
H217.1 | P557.0.1 |
more ... KvWP-5061:
The two armies gather to attend the single combat of Sornagiur and Partonopier and are ready to fight in case the rules of combat are broken
Motif References:
V50 | P91 | Z143 | Z150 | M166 | H217.1 | P557.4 | F820 | F824 |
more ... KvWP-5258:
Sornagiur and Partonopier fight furiously: Sornagiur splits the head of Partonopier’s horse
Motif References:
F1084 |
more ... KvWP-5624:
Mareis, the social climber, wants to reconcile his king and breaks the oath of peace to assist Sornagiur: He tells his men to arm secretly and to cover their armor with capes and then to slay the unarmed Christians
Motif References:
P90 | W118 | W151 | M205 | P632 | J950 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-6183:
The Christians do not know Partonopier’s whereabouts
Motif References:
P30 | R75 | V301 | V301.1 | T600 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... KvWP-6552:
Partonopier always remem-bers Meliur and his love for her
Motif References:
T24.5 | T24.1 | P231 | T475 | D1980 |
more ... KvWP-6789:
Partonopier’s mother however wants to put and end to this love
Motif References:
T53 | P231 | G303.3.1.12 | D1355.2 | K2215 |
more ... KvWP-6912:
The king sends for Partonopier to meet the king’s niece
Motif References:
T61 | D1355.2 | D1365.2 | D2004.3.1 |
more ... KvWP-7138:
When she learns that he has left, his mother returns to Bleis to speak to him but he will not let her in his room
Motif References:
F242.2 | T298 | F302 | F841 | D1123 | D1520.15 |
more ... KvWP-7293:
He stays there as he did before, nobody is to be seen, but he has any pastime he could wish for
Motif References:
W11.2 | C31.1 | T61.2 | M131 | F374 | C901.1.5 | H1556.4 |
more ... KvWP-7453:
Partonopier’s mother however still wants to separate her son from his mistress, whom she takes for a devil
Motif References:
P122 | P231 | Q560 |
more ... KvWP-7647:
The archbishop’s words and his description of heaven and hell frighten Partonopier to tears
Motif References:
P122 | G303.16.2 | D1162.1 |
more ... KvWP-7778:
Partonopier returns to Meliur’s country by ship
Motif References:
C31.1 | F575.1 | D1162.1 |
more ... KvWP-8064:
She then reveals the story of her magic: Meliur is the only child of the emperor of Constantinople: Because he had no son she was made his heir and he had her well educated
Motif References:
P17 | P20 | P234 | D1711 | D1738 | D1810.0.2 | K1870 | D2031 |
more ... KvWP-8254:
If her knights get the news they would kill him unless she rescues him
Motif References:
P20 | P28 | T91 | T475 |
more ... KvWP-8566:
In the morning Meliur throws him out of her bed and tells him to leave
Motif References:
T0 | P252 | N831 |
more ... KvWP-9115:
Partonopier leaves; Meliur’s rich clothes are taken from him and he is given his old ones
Motif References:
P231 | F1041.21.7 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... KvWP-9612:
The king is told news of Partonopier and he and the bishops and clergymen keep imploring Partonopier to open his door and to stop grieving but he stays in his room for seven weeks and does not listen to them
Motif References:
T93 | Q520 | P681 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... KvWP-9858:
Because he has no means to commit suicide he decides to look for the wild beasts of the forest of Ardenne to eat him
Motif References:
P30 | V301 | N832 | F1041.21.8 |
more ... KvWP-10111:
But the boy will not leave him, he promises to become a Christian if he will be allowed to go with Partonopier
Motif References:
V331 | V332 | F1041.21.7 | F1041.21.6 | K2370 |
more ... KvWP-10456:
The wild beasts spare Partonopier
Motif References:
T93.1 | Z200 | P413 | N760 | D1364.22 | D1711 | D1960 |
more ... KvWP-10721:
They come upon the dead lion and follow the traces of blood from the wounded horse
Motif References:
T93.1 | N831 | F1041.21.7 |
more ... KvWP-11215:
Meliur sends for Irekel
Motif References:
T68.7 | P252 | T331.2 | P561 | N831 | H1561.1 |
more ... KvWP-11772:
Irekel tells Partonopier the news of the tournament and gives him all he needs, a horse, weapons and clothing
Motif References:
P53.1 | K1821 |
more ... KvWP-11947:
Partonopier comes to Meliur’s castle
Motif References:
T24.2 | Z71.1 | F1041.21.7 |
more ... KvWP-12276:
Meliur talks about the tournament which Arnolt of Malbriun has arranged at Whitsun
Motif References:
P561 |
more ... KvWP-12364:
Next morning Irekel secretly takes Partonopier into the castle and he joins the men to be dubbed without anybody taking notice of him
Motif References:
P53 | F575.1 | F575.2 | K1813 |
more ... KvWP-12670:
Meliur suffers from sickness
Motif References:
R41.2 | R51.1 | S110 | P475 | N781 |
more ... KvWP-12810:
Herman leaves for the tournament of Schiefdeire
Motif References:
S62 | S114 | M150 | R162 | P210 | Q457 | N831 |
more ... KvWP-13042:
Partonopier leaves by ship but for lack of wind he has to continue his journey on land
Motif References:
P59.1 | V301 | V331 | P561 |
more ... KvWP-13268:
Near Schiefdeire they camp on a beautiful meadow with a fountain
Motif References:
P561 |
more ... KvWP-13501:
The vesperie starts
Motif References:
P52.2 | P91 |
more ... KvWP-13582:
Gaudin and Partonopier join the jousters
Motif References:
P52.2 | P561 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-14044:
The next morning a mass is held
Motif References:
P561 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-14538:
Irekel having overheard Partonopier’s sighs as he gave his banner to Meliur starts thinking the white knight might be Partonopier and asks Persanis about it
Motif References:
T93.1 | P252 | H1556.4 |
more ... KvWP-15037:
Meliur and Irekel return to the tower
Motif References:
P91 | P561 | H1561.1 |
more ... KvWP-15417:
But the king kills a Persian knight and thus the tournament turns to battle which only comes to an end at nightfall
Motif References:
W200 | P561 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-15692:
In the morning Partonopier and Gaudin continue jousting
Motif References:
K2247.3 |
more ... KvWP-15937:
Partonopier, because of his exploits in the tournament, is regarded the best knight
Motif References:
W46 | P561 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-16190:
Meliur cannot any longer conceal her pain for Partonopier in danger and she turns pale and starts weeping
Motif References:
T24.1 |
more ... KvWP-16357:
Partonopier has to return to Thenadon as he promised
Motif References:
P510 |
more ... KvWP-16508:
The jury decides the prize: Four Christians and three heathens are chosen to be the best
Motif References:
T68.7 | T331.2 | P510 | F575.1 | H1561.1 |
more ... KvWP-16610:
King Ansor presents the seven candidates and introduces them separately: the French king, the king of England, who however did not fight to obtain a wife because he will avoid women all his life, the Spanish knight Gaudin, who has become a Christian, but who is already 50 years old and not rich, and the French king’s nephew Partonopier who has all virtues
Motif References:
P28 | T68.7 | M302.4.2 | T311 | T331.2 | P510 | D1311.6.4 |
more ... KvWP-17029:
Meliur agrees with Arnolt, but she does not know about Partonopier’s beauty because she has never seen him unarmed
Motif References:
Z65.1 | T68.7 | F575.2 |
more ... KvWP-17319:
Meliur is very happy about this decision but pretends to have preferred the sultan
Motif References:
T75.2.1 | M150 |
more ... KvWP-17363:
Partonopier is given beautiful clothes and is crowned
Motif References:
W11.2 | P13.5 | T24.5 | T136.1 | P634 | D1741 |
more ... KvWP-17477:
One day as Partonopier is hunting in the forest he hears loud wailing
Motif References:
B12 | B12.2 | F1041.21.6 | K2200 |
more ... KvWP-17610:
The stranger at first wants to fight Partonopier but Partonopier asks about his grief
Motif References:
U60 | P90 | K2200 |
more ... KvWP-17817:
Anshelm’s story: After Partonopier left him behind he looked for him at the seaside; he saw a ship going down with all people but one hound
Motif References:
B301.8 | B362 | Z730 |
more ... KvWP-17900:
At court there is a beautiful youth, like an angel outside but he is a devil within
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | U119.3 | R131 | S301 | K2200 |
more ... KvWP-17970:
At court lived a beautiful maiden who was the emperor’s relative, named Igla (Iglâ)
Motif References:
T55 | S481 | K1271.1 | K2110 | K2200 | K2220 |
more ... KvWP-18162:
News is told that a bear living on an island devastates the land
Motif References:
B16.2.5 | B301 |
more ... KvWP-18400:
The parts of the bear’s bodies are sent away as presents
Motif References:
P53 | T55 | S481 | F1041.21.7 | K2110 | K2200 | K2220 |
more ... KvWP-18750:
In the meantime the sultan has gathered a big army and lands in Mabriul and besieges Arnolt
Motif References:
P20.1 | P557.0.1 | K2350 | K2369.7 |
more ... KvWP-19030:
They come to the heathen camp upon a combat of two knights, Turkis (Turkîs) and Alis (Alîs)
Motif References:
T75.2.1 | T104.1 |
more ... KvWP-19331:
The sultan is blinded by his love and thus unable to discern the deception
Motif References:
T0 | V301 | V350 |
more ... KvWP-19493:
They come to Mabriul and Arnolt comes to help them
Motif References:
P91 | W121 | P427 |
more ... KvWP-19901:
Appatris cannot reach Walter and tries to stop him in his lady’s name for the sake of love
Motif References:
P52.2 | R75 | P310.5 |
more ... KvWP-20181:
In the meantime day has come and Arnolt searches for his son among the dead on the battlefield
Motif References:
V301 | V301.1 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... KvWP-20432:
Arnolt and his men consider what to do and decide to remain inside the castle to defend it
Motif References:
F1084 |
more ... KvWP-20698:
Galathis (Galathîs) is a young heathen duke and a nephew of Appatris
Motif References:
P20.1 | P52.2 | P91 |
more ... KvWP-20823:
Partonopier leaves for Malbriun
Motif References:
P552 | K2350 |
more ... KvWP-20998:
The heathen scout Emidalus (Emidalûs) who carries a coat of arms all black attacks Partonopier who splits his head
Motif References:
V301 | F1084 |
more ... KvWP-21350:
Arnolt and the sultan who wants to take revenge for Arnolt’s role in the jury of the tournament about Meliur fight furiously
Motif References:
P552 | F1084 |
more ...
Mai und Beaflor (1270/80)
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MaBe-1:
Prologue: laudatio temporis acti (today, young people do not strive for higher honor and follow the example of old and wise people)
Motif References: more ... MaBe-3:
It is a custom in the Roman empire that all nobles (princes) have to live in Rome, where also the emperor’s throne is
Motif References:
P13 |
more ... MaBe-4:
A new king, Teljon, takes over the reign; he is a good and just king
Motif References:
P12 | F575.1 |
more ... MaBe-5:
Their child and heir (a remarkably beautiful girl) is born
Motif References:
V331 | F575.3 |
more ... MaBe-6:
The following day, baptism takes place in the Minster
Motif References:
V81.4 | P121 | V294 |
more ... MaBe-8:
The knights mount their horses and hold mounted games (buhurt); many are injured
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... MaBe-9:
Bêaflôr becomes a remarkably beautiful and virtuous young lady
Motif References:
F575.1 |
more ... MaBe-10:
Her father rejects all her suitors, as he does not want to lose her
Motif References:
T24 | T50.2 |
more ... MaBe-13:
When Bêaflôr has reached her tenth year, her mother dies
Motif References:
P27 |
more ... MaBe-15:
The king has council with his nobles about Bêaflôr’s education, as it is not appropriate that he cares for her
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P271 | P272 |
more ... MaBe-18:
Bênignâ admonishes Bêaflôr to keep emotional control, as she still grieves much for her mother
Motif References: more ... MaBe-19:
The king often comes to visit his daughter during her praying hours
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... MaBe-21:
As the devil does not succeed in tempting Bêaflôr, he makes her father fall in love with her: One day, when Teljon comes to visit her, he closes the door, kisses her voluptuously and tells her that he wants to lie with her
Motif References:
T411.1 |
more ... MaBe-24:
The king gets furious and tears off Bêaflôr’s cloak
Motif References:
V50 | M268 | T471 | J670 | J1111 |
more ... MaBe-28:
Bêaflôr grieves and laments: she prays, tears out her hair; she falls down with arms extended so as to form a cross
Motif References:
F1041.21.3 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... MaBe-33:
Bêaflôr thinks of a plan for escape: she asks Rôbôâl to have a ship built for her
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... MaBe-37:
Bênignâ wants to give Bêaflôr a treasure which she once got from queen Sâbie, as it makes a better impression to come to foreign countries well-dressed and with presents
Motif References:
J755 |
more ... MaBe-40:
Bêaflôr dresses in garments set with jewels (sapphire, emerald, ruby), made of ultramarine blue samît (come from Persia)
Motif References:
F821 | F827 | F829.3 |
more ... MaBe-42:
Bêaflôr takes leave from her foster parents under tears; they kiss and embrace, cry and lament
Motif References:
P271.5 | P272.2 | N820 |
more ... MaBe-43:
Bêaflôr mounts her ship
Motif References:
N118.1 | R219.6 | R224 | T311.1 | N781 | F826 | D1645.1 |
more ... MaBe-45:
When the boat departs, Rôbôâl attempts to drown himself in the river; he is saved by the shipbuilder
Motif References:
F1041.21.6.1 | F1041.21.7 | M150 |
more ... MaBe-46:
When the king comes at the agreed time to redeem his daughter’s promise, he finds Rôbôâl and Bênîgna mourning and lamenting
Motif References:
K2370 |
more ... MaBe-50:
In the meantime, Bêaflôr has been driven to the shores of Greece
Motif References:
N118.1 | N699 | Z702 |
more ... MaBe-54:
Bêaflôr’s boat lands near this town
Motif References:
F575.1 |
more ... MaBe-55:
They send messengers to inform Mai about her arrival
Motif References:
M150 | P320 |
more ... MaBe-56:
Mai falls in love with Bêaflôr
Motif References:
T15 | F575.2 | Z730 |
more ... MaBe-57:
Mai sends a messenger to his mother to inform her about Bêaflôr’s arrival
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | N118.1 | F575.1 |
more ... MaBe-59:
Mai’s mother receives Bêaflôr
Motif References:
P320 |
more ... MaBe-61:
In the meantime, Mai has council with his nobles; they decide to unload the boat and store the treasure
Motif References:
P110 |
more ... MaBe-62:
As Bêaflôr’s beauty would do an emperor credit, the queen wonders why Mai does not woo her
Motif References:
T57 | T61 |
more ... MaBe-67:
Mai’s mother, Elîachâ, is against this marriage, as she believes that Bêaflôr has been chased away from her home country in shame
Motif References:
P231 |
more ... MaBe-69:
Mai sends messengers with letters to invite his vassals to court
Motif References:
P632 |
more ... MaBe-73:
Mai asks his counselors about his marriage plans
Motif References:
P14.15.1 |
more ... MaBe-76:
Bêaflôr says that she does not deserve such a noble husband; Mai had better marry a lady equal in rank
Motif References: more ... MaBe-80:
The lords fall at her feet to persuade her; she agrees
Motif References: more ... MaBe-81:
Mai wants to be knighted before their wedding
Motif References: more ... MaBe-83:
Knighting ceremony: the bishop sings mass, blesses swords and pages
Motif References:
P53.1 | P54 |
more ... MaBe-85:
A feast takes place
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... MaBe-86:
Wedding ceremony in church: people stand in a circle; the bishop joins Mai and Bêaflôr in marriage
Motif References:
T135.9 | P548 |
more ... MaBe-88:
Wedding feast takes place in a locus amoenus: mounted games, heralds explain coat-of-arms (krojieren: they remove the covers of the shields)
Motif References:
W11.2 | T136.1 | P634 |
more ... MaBe-90:
In the evening, Mai leads his wife to the bridal chamber; the bed is strewn with flowers and grass
Motif References:
V50 | T160 |
more ... MaBe-93:
The following morning, the court society visits them
Motif References:
T137 |
more ... MaBe-96:
Mai rules his country in an exemplary way: he settles feuds, keeps the peace
Motif References:
P12 |
more ... MaBe-98:
Mai’s uncle, the king of Kastel, sends a messenger with the request for military aid against heathens (king Kôbor of Marsiljis, the bailiff of Baldac and ten other kings) who have challenged the king to battle
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P556 |
more ... MaBe-100:
Mai has council of war; his counselors advise him to support his uncle
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P557.0.1 |
more ... MaBe-102:
Mai sends a messenger with letters to summon his army
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P551 | P557.0.3 |
more ... MaBe-104:
Mai again summons his counselors and entrusts his land to them
Motif References:
P14.15.1 |
more ... MaBe-106:
Bêaflôr prays for his welfare and swoons from grief
Motif References:
V50 | F1041.21.7 |
more ... MaBe-108:
Mai arrives in Kastel; his army erects a camp
Motif References: more ... MaBe-109:
The king sends messengers with precious gifts (tent, horses, and food provisions) to Mai, his sister’s son
Motif References:
P253.0.1 | P293 |
more ... MaBe-111:
Ten heathen armies oppose five Spanish armies (mercenaries), who fight in Christ’s name
Motif References: more ... MaBe-112:
The knights are eager for combat, but nobody may leave the camp without permission
Motif References:
W212 |
more ... MaBe-113:
Mai’s banner is black and shows a golden cross
Motif References:
V86 | P91 | P550 |
more ... MaBe-114:
Fight between the two scouting parties
Motif References:
R5 | R220 | P550.1 | P555 | F1084 |
more ... MaBe-120:
Battle begins: Mai unhorses Kôbor of Marsiljis, then kills many heathens; he fights ferociously
Motif References:
V301 | V350 | P550.1 | F628.2 | F1084 |
more ... MaBe-123:
Mai puts the heathens to flight
Motif References:
V86 | H120 | R220 | P551 | P555 |
more ... MaBe-124:
The nobles and the king of Kastel bow before Mai to ask him to stay as defender against heathens
Motif References:
M150 | L225 |
more ... MaBe-127:
In the meantime, Bêaflôr gives birth to a son, a remarkably beautiful child
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | M150 |
more ... MaBe-130:
On his way, the messenger stops at Klâremunt, as he assumes that Mai’s mother would also be glad about the news
Motif References:
P262 | K332 | K1851 | K2112 | K2115 | K2117 | K2218.1 | K2390 |
more ... MaBe-132:
When the messenger wakes up, Elîachâ gives him money and garments
Motif References:
M150 | M205 |
more ... MaBe-133:
Mai hurries to meet the messenger who first tells him about the birth of his son and then hands him the letters
Motif References:
T210.2 | F1041.21.6.1 | F1041.21.6 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-138:
On his way back, the messenger visits Elîachâ
Motif References:
S51.1 | K332 | K1851 | K2117.1 | K2390 |
more ... MaBe-139:
The messenger is again richly rewarded
Motif References: more ... MaBe-141:
Bêaflôr prays to Christ for a good outcome
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... MaBe-141:
As the counts Kornêljus and Effreide are not able to read, they ask the chaplain who reads the letter first to himself – he drops it, pales, tears out his hair, laments and cries
Motif References:
F1041.21.6 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-143:
Kornêljus and Effreide send for a scribe who reads the letter to them
Motif References:
W34 | F1041.21.6 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-146:
Their laments are overheard by Bêaflôr
Motif References:
W47 | J910 |
more ... MaBe-151:
Bêaflôr puts on her precious clothes; she and her child get on board the ship
Motif References:
R169.7 | R215 | N839 |
more ... MaBe-152:
Kornêljus and Effreide reproach themselves for not traveling with her; they are prevented from drowning themselves by people who say that they will go to hell if they commit suicide
Motif References:
F1041.21.6.1 |
more ... MaBe-153:
Kornêljus and Effreide make people believe that they executed Mai’s death order, as they had no other choice
Motif References:
P27 | W34 | P193 | F1041.21.7 | F1041.21 | K1864 |
more ... MaBe-157:
When innocent Mai returns home, he finds his own people in arms, revolting against him
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P550.1.1 |
more ... MaBe-161:
Bishop Hûc tries to intermediate
Motif References:
P27 | P122 | F1041.21.6 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-165:
Kornêljus and Effreide show the falsified letter and attack Mai, who does not defend himself; the bishop again protests Mai’s innocence
Motif References:
K2380 |
more ... MaBe-170:
The messenger is captured and threatened with hanging and being broken on the wheel
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | K2380 |
more ... MaBe-171:
They travel to Klâremunt
Motif References: more ... MaBe-172:
Mai tears off his clothes; wants to take revenge
Motif References:
F1041.21.6 |
more ... MaBe-173:
Mai gets weak from grief and anger; he claps his hands so fiercely that blood protrudes from under his fingernails
Motif References:
S21 | S115 | Q211.8 | P231 | Q411.4 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-174:
Elîachâ is laid out and mourned for
Motif References:
V61 |
more ... MaBe-175:
Mai prevents that the messenger is hanged; he is banned
Motif References:
Q431 |
more ... MaBe-178:
Mai prays for Bêaflôr’s salvation
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... MaBe-180:
Mai’s followers prevent him from killing himself with his sword
Motif References:
V29 | P122 | Q535 | F1041.21.6.1 | N118.1 | N699 | N730 |
more ... MaBe-184:
At night, Bêaflôr and her child are brought to Rôbôâl’s house where they hide
Motif References:
P271.5 | P272.2 |
more ... MaBe-185:
Rôbôâl and some of his servants unload Bêaflôr’s boat; the shipbuilder, Thibalt, gets wine, mead, mulberry wine and food
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... MaBe-187:
Rôbôâl asks Bêaflôr about the events; as she has not changed during her absence – except for the child and the hairstyle (she does not wear her hair loose anymore) –, he assumes that Christ is the father of her child
Motif References:
N118.1 | R169.7 | N699 | N839 | K2218.1 |
more ... MaBe-188:
They develop a plan concerning Bêaflôr’s child: the intend to pass him off as Rôbôâl’s and Bênignâ’s son
Motif References:
P271.5 | P272.2 | N820 | J1110 | K1847 |
more ... MaBe-190:
The baptism takes place the following day
Motif References:
V81.4 | P634 |
more ... MaBe-194:
Rôbôâl, moved by Bêaflôr’s love for Mai (she praises all his virtues), promises always to care for her child
Motif References:
F575.3 |
more ... MaBe-196:
Mai mourns during these eight years: his beard grows down to his breast, he does penance, goes barefoot, fasts and wears woolen clothes; goes from church to church in a pilgrim’s way – he behaves like a child, unworthy of his noble rank
Motif References:
P50 | Q526 | V530 | P681 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-200:
Mai asks his counselors for advice concerning behavior; Kornêljus advises him to take riches with him, so, the pope will grant any request asked for
Motif References:
P14.15.1 |
more ... MaBe-202:
Mai takes leave from his followers
Motif References:
P193 | V85 |
more ... MaBe-203:
Storms separate the ships; they humbly take it as a penance for their bad treatment of Bêaflôr
Motif References:
V201 | N310 | N817.0.1 |
more ... MaBe-212:
On Rôbôâl’s advice, Lôîs greets his unknown father in the following way: he approaches him quickly with his drawn sword, hits him with its flat side and welcomes him; then turns away from him, his sword still bare in his hand
Motif References:
P682 |
more ... MaBe-213:
Rôbôâl comes to receive Mai with his entourage
Motif References:
W32 | P682 |
more ... MaBe-214:
They proceed into town
Motif References:
P320 | F1041.21 |
more ... MaBe-218:
Mai is struck by the lady’s resemblance to his assumedly dead wife Bêaflôr; he laments
Motif References:
H0 | H195 | K1812.8 |
more ... MaBe-224:
The emperor meets the pope and advocates on Rôbôâl’s request in Mai’s favor
Motif References:
P121 | V294 |
more ... MaBe-225:
Rôbôâl insists on taking care of his guests by himself
Motif References: more ... MaBe-228:
Rôbôâl entertains his guests with board games (zabel) and tales
Motif References: more ... MaBe-233:
The following morning, Rôbôâl informs the emperor that Mai is in fact his son-in-law
Motif References:
H194 |
more ... MaBe-234:
Knights hold mounted games to welcome Bêaflôr
Motif References: more ... MaBe-235:
Mai and Bêaflôr are finally reunited
Motif References:
T298 | N732 | N741.3.1 |
more ... MaBe-236:
The emperor sends for his princes to inform them that his daughter is still alive
Motif References:
V29 | R224 | T311.1 | T411.1 | P13.5 | P16.1.4 | P17.0.2 | P121 | V294 |
more ... MaBe-239:
Outside the church, they are welcomed by knights with mounted games; music
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... MaBe-240:
Mai sends the Greeks, his retainers, home; he concedes Rôbôâl the right of enfeoffment and reigns in a just and peaceful way
Motif References:
P12 | P50.0.1 |
more ...
Mühlheimer Bruchstücke: Flors und Blanzeflors (<1250)
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MBFuB-1:
(The king of Spain) tries to conquer the Auvergne but the brave people defend their country
Motif References:
R10.1 |
more ... MBFuB-40:
The countess and the queen become friends
Motif References:
R61 | R61 | T61.5.2 | T589 |
more ... MBFuB-108:
Meanwhile Blanzeflor is held captive in a tower
Motif References:
R41 | N853 |
more ...
Reinfried von Braunschweig (>1291)
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ReivB-1:
Duke Reinfried of Braunschweig is a man full of virtues, piety and generosity
Motif References:
T11.1.1 | P14.15.2 |
more ... ReivB-244:
Soon court celebrations with king and queen are settled, a tournament announced
Motif References:
T68 | H331.2 | P561 |
more ... ReivB-324:
Reinfried of Braunschweig rewards the messenger with precious clothes
Motif References:
T11.1 |
more ... ReivB-410:
During the journey Reinfried grows love sick
Motif References:
T24.1 | |
more ... ReivB-494:
Debate: how can somebody fall in love without having ever seen the object of love? (553 minne didactic
Motif References:
T0 |
more ... ReivB-570:
Reinfried of Braunschweig and his eighty knights arrive at the same time
Motif References:
P320 |
more ... ReivB-685:
Reinfried arrives at the plain, where the tents are pitched and pavilions raised
Motif References:
P91 | F873.2 |
more ... ReivB-792:
The queen together with five hundred ladies dressed alike walks under a purple dais on four shafts carried by four counts
Motif References:
P91 | H331.2 | P556.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-1042:
A fog arises from the heavy battle
Motif References:
T11 | T15 | T34 | P556.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-1447:
After mass the next round of tournament begins
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... ReivB-1580:
The Kings of England and Norway appoint Reinfried as their captain
Motif References:
T0 | T24 |
more ... ReivB-1704:
The combatants gather, two thousand knights fight in the tournament
Motif References:
P52 | P555.4 | P555 | F610 |
more ... ReivB-2000:
The lovers exchange glances
Motif References:
L225 |
more ... ReivB-2330:
Because of Reinfried rejecting her kiss Yrkâne suspects that he is in love with someone else
Motif References:
T57 |
more ... ReivB-2715:
Reinfried approaches the court and is granted to stay for another day
Motif References:
T35.2 | P52.2 |
more ... ReivB-3396:
Reinfried explains how he fell in love with her by mere mention of her name
Motif References:
T0 |
more ... ReivB-3936:
A knight observes her leaving the hut and notices that her face wears traces of the kisses and her hair is disheveled
Motif References:
W11 | T99 |
more ... ReivB-4460:
The treacherous knight who is in love with Yrkâne grows love sick
Motif References:
T10 | T24.1 | T57 | K1271.1 |
more ... ReivB-5267:
Yrkane bans her unwanted suitor for his insult
Motif References:
Q431 |
more ... ReivB-5583:
When Yrkâne arrives the king asks her why she has punished the knight
Motif References:
T57 | P234 | Q431 |
more ... ReivB-6095:
Yrkâne reports that the knight wooed her and she rejected him as an unwelcome suitor
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | Q297 | Q431 | K2110 |
more ... ReivB-6367:
The treacherous knight is aware that he never will be able to prove his innocence
Motif References:
K2112 | K2247.3 |
more ... ReivB-6576:
The king asks her whether she decides for the ordeal
Motif References:
H218 | H218.0.1 | H412 |
more ... ReivB-6820:
Yrkâne sends out for brave knights to volunteer, but all refuse when learning the story
Motif References:
H218.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-7307:
A tournament is settled
Motif References:
P14.15 | P561 |
more ... ReivB-7618:
Reinfried prepares for departure to appear at the ordeal held in seven days time
Motif References:
M100.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-7980:
Reinfried and his companions precautiously put on their armor, although the quest’s goal and cause is not yet known to the court people
Motif References:
K2247.3 |
more ... ReivB-8890:
Yrkâne prays to holy Mary, Jesus and the trinity
Motif References:
T24.2.1 | P555 | P556.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-9147:
Reinfried defeats the knight; thus Yrkâne’s innocence is proved, the treacherous knight banned and forced to leave the country
Motif References:
R5 | R187 | Q431 |
more ... ReivB-9538:
Reinfried relates the story of their falling in love to his companions
Motif References:
T68 | T131.1.2 | H335 |
more ... ReivB-10271:
The townspeople fear that the king has been taken prisoner and is probably dead
Motif References:
P319 | P561 |
more ... ReivB-10520:
All of a sudden a messenger had approached Reinfried of Braunschweig and immediately the tournament was canceled
Motif References:
T132 | T135 | T136.1 | T137.2 | T160 |
more ... ReivB-11199:
After the mass the tournament begins with wrestling and fighting
Motif References:
P561 | P634.1 |
more ... ReivB-11260:
The king gives his parting daughter advice about appropriate conduct in marriage
Motif References:
T137.1 |
more ... ReivB-11772:
The princess promises to bear his advice in mind
Motif References:
T52.4 | M100.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-12058:
Meanwhile in Braunschweig: Because of their ignorance of the true cause of the broken-up tournament people are confused and miserable
Motif References:
P561 | P634 |
more ... ReivB-12521:
Critical discourse of the decline of knights’ virtue: The married knights lose their strength, avoid tournaments, and stay at home in their married bliss instead
Motif References:
T70 |
more ... ReivB-12878:
The author draws a comparison: an ant carries many times its own weight and more than an elephant
Motif References:
V290 | T589 |
more ... ReivB-13106:
In the temple of Sylo, Moses’ wishing wand and Aaron’s staff which blossomed although dry and dead are kept
Motif References:
V52 | V59 | M358 | M369.7 | V510 |
more ... ReivB-13315:
Reinfried prays to Mary having second thoughts about the nature of the dream or vision
Motif References:
F11.1 | V250 | D1812.3.3 | D1812.3.3.5 |
more ... ReivB-13700:
Reinfried interprets the hawk in Yrkâne’s dream as himself, reveals his visions and Yrkâne grows miserable and starts to cry
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... ReivB-14164:
The bishop of Magdeburg, an old wise court counselor, advises to grant the duke’s travel and fulfill all his requests
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P193 |
more ... ReivB-14472:
Bad counselors are compared to wine: bad barrels never contain good wine
Motif References:
V531 |
more ... ReivB-14660:
Reinfried gives alms
Motif References:
H94 | H94.5 | T500 |
more ... ReivB-14883:
The next morning the duke breaks the ring in two
Motif References:
D1812.3.3 |
more ... ReivB-15050:
Yrkâne relates the story of the ring, which came all the way from India as present to her Irish great grandmother
Motif References:
D1076 | D1381.7 | D1383.3 | D1384.1 |
more ... ReivB-15157:
Comparison to Alexander who sinks himself into the sea
Motif References:
F1041.21.7 | F1041.21 |
more ... ReivB-15358:
Meanwhile all ships are prepared for departure
Motif References: more ... ReivB-15514:
The Christian settlers had been granted land which they gladly took over, heathens and Christians even help each other
Motif References:
P550.1.1 | F1084 |
more ... ReivB-15730:
Yet the heathen army remains still strong
Motif References:
V52.3 | P557.0.4 |
more ... ReivB-15967:
The troops reply that they gladly accept God’s will as His faithful servants
Motif References:
K2369 |
more ... ReivB-16100:
They split the army in four parts, cut furiously into the heathen army and attack
Motif References:
K2369.2.1 |
more ... ReivB-16233:
The plan works out: the heathens, convinced that the Christians outnumber them, turn to flight
Motif References:
V215 |
more ... ReivB-16469:
The caliph bemoans the defeat and losses suspecting that the gods have forsaken him
Motif References:
P552.6 | P557.0.3 |
more ... ReivB-16555:
Meanwhile the Christians have returned to their fortress loaded with treasures and armor
Motif References:
P555.8 | P555.0.1 | P557.0.3 | F873.2 |
more ... ReivB-16659:
The author remarks on the queen who bound herself to Amfortas
Motif References:
F775 |
more ... ReivB-16756:
Among the army leaders is the young King of Persia, whose ancestor was slain in the battle of Alischanz
Motif References:
T0 | P52.2 | Z64 |
more ... ReivB-16938:
The King of Persia sends a messenger to the fortress challenging every knight who fights for women and honor
Motif References:
P52.2 | P556.0.1 | P561 | F824 |
more ... ReivB-17106:
Araffel’s shield displays a golden crown, in the center with letters engraved spelling “amor vincit omnia”, later translated in “minne twinget alle”
Motif References:
P52.2 | P91 | F824.2 | F839.2 |
more ... ReivB-17300:
The combatants joust in a half circle
Motif References:
F1084 |
more ... ReivB-17522:
Reinfried knocks the Persian down, who pleads for mercy
Motif References:
V331.2 | P555 | P557.2 | P559 | P570 |
more ... ReivB-17658:
The author bemoans the corruption of the church: pope, cardinals and Christianity in general
Motif References:
W 150 | |
more ... ReivB-17804:
Eventually they make peace
Motif References:
V301.1 | P310.5 | V335 | P559 |
more ... ReivB-17934:
Jerusalem is restored to the Christians, who perform ground offerings
Motif References:
V380 | V531 | V535 |
more ... ReivB-18075:
Afterwards they travel to Bethaniens where Lazarus came to life again after four days in the grave, visit Mary Magdalene’s house, and all the sites of Christ’s martyrdom, the crown of thorns, the place where he was brought to Herodes, carried the cross to Calvarian and was crucified
Motif References:
E121.2 | V290 | F900.1 |
more ... ReivB-18198:
Reinfried and twenty knights travel to Persia
Motif References:
B42.0.1 | F55 |
more ... ReivB-18308:
Moreover lapis is found with gold in the mines
Motif References:
F451.4.1.11 | F754 |
more ... ReivB-18387:
The dwarf replies that he is a wild dwarf, whose kind dwell in the high mountains
Motif References:
F451.5.8 |
more ... ReivB-18540:
The summoned dwarf folk are overjoyed hear that the duke is alive
Motif References:
F451.4.3.6 | F451.5 |
more ... ReivB-18689:
While they are led to their beds, all of sudden a terrible monster appears demanding entry and threatening to kill them
Motif References:
F451.4.4 | P531 | F531.6.16 | P532 |
more ... ReivB-18892:
The angry giant throws a camel over the wall killing all bystanders in the perimeter
Motif References:
F123 | F531.4.5.1 | F531.4.5 | F531.4.1 | F535 |
more ... ReivB-18978:
Reinfried rushes forward piercing the giant’s left eye with his spear
Motif References:
F1084 |
more ... ReivB-19084:
Shortly after the giant’s sword breaks when he uproots trees to strike Reinfried
Motif References:
F531.6.12.6 | F531.6.17.8 | F558 | F621.2 | F628.2.3 |
more ... ReivB-19258:
Reinfried and the Persian enjoy the dwarves’ hospitality for another two weeks then say farewell and proceed
Motif References:
F510.1 | F511.0.1.1 | F511.0.1 | F512.1 | F512.1.1 | F513 | F517.1.1.1 |
more ... ReivB-19338:
The King of Persia had sent an army whose warriors have two horns on their heads
Motif References:
F511.0.9 | F511.3 | F513 | F517.1 | F526.8 | F542.2 | F545.2.2 | F551 | F551.5 |
more ... ReivB-19414:
The queen of Amazons arrives from the word’s end with two thousand women armed with helmets, swords and shields
Motif References:
F112 | F565.1 | F565 | F707 |
more ... ReivB-19492:
The king’s vicious conduct became well known throughout his country, and all men treated their wives the same
Motif References:
S62 | F565.1.1 | A1610 |
more ... ReivB-19566:
Once a year in May the warrior women meet with men
Motif References:
F565.1.2.1 | F566.2 |
more ... ReivB-19657:
The author remarks that many doubt their existence because it is well known that Adam and Eve didn’t have horny skin
Motif References:
B24 | F517.1.6 | A2571.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-19722:
Once women gave birth from eating a certain root, had abortions with the help of another, others gave birth to an animal
Motif References:
M340.6 | Z356 | T511.2.0.1 | T554 | T572.2.2 | F774 | A1018 | A1021 | D1812.5.1 |
more ... ReivB-19830:
Curious women tried out the marvelous roots listed on the pillars and gave birth to animals (monsters)
Motif References:
M302.4 |
more ... ReivB-19943:
All the historical armies have been smaller than the ones described
Motif References:
P555 | F1084 |
more ... ReivB-20228:
The horn-people soon rush to the Amazon’s help
Motif References:
Q42 |
more ... ReivB-20611:
The exhausted fighters rest for ten days
Motif References:
Q72 | Q121 | Q121.1 |
more ... ReivB-20749:
They learn about the lodestone: if stones are saturated with iron, they cling to the magnet
Motif References:
F820 | F841 | D967 |
more ... ReivB-20850:
The author confirms his remarks by relating that King Salomon cut the stones for the temple with the root
Motif References:
F782 |
more ... ReivB-20989:
When the wooden ship is finished they embark and proceed to the magnetic mountain
Motif References:
R18 | K717 | F754 | D1421.1.3 | D1711.1.1 | D1711.2 | D1721.1 | D2177.1 |
more ... ReivB-21128:
During the war of Jews and Babylonians the bottle was stolen by the latter, who hoped to find gold inside
Motif References:
N500 | N529 |
more ... ReivB-21150:
The duke and his people step on the shore and reach a small path which leads to the peak of the mountain
Motif References:
D1620.1 |
more ... ReivB-21227:
The sight of the iron man in the hollow mountain confuses and scares them, then Reinfried braces himself deciding to have a closer look on the statue
Motif References:
F721.2.3 | D1639.1 |
more ... ReivB-21302:
They sit down and read the book which is legible in all languages
Motif References:
M359 | M363.1 | M370 | P481 | F883 |
more ... ReivB-21436:
Savilon traveled to the magnetic mountain to hide the letter there
Motif References:
D801.1 | D1266.1 | D1266 | D1810.0.2 |
more ... ReivB-21500:
Night and day a fire burns before Savilon’s tomb
Motif References:
D1271 |
more ... ReivB-21548:
A brave hero lived in Lamparten
Motif References:
D1711.2 | D1721.1.2 | D2177.1 |
more ... ReivB-21644:
The demon promised to fulfill their wishes first
Motif References:
M302.8 | M363.1 | D1720.1 |
more ... ReivB-21715:
The nobles have read the story in the book and realize the power of the magnetic stone
Motif References:
F800 | D931 |
more ... ReivB-21882:
The king (captain) has seen an ocean so enormous that there had been neither sky nor land
Motif References:
F162.2.1 | F704 | F708 | H1371.1 |
more ... ReivB-21970:
While relating his adventures the captain bursts into tears because of his misery
Motif References:
B53 | D1275 |
more ... ReivB-22050:
Subsequently the companions relate their adventures
Motif References:
B53 | B53.4.1 | J670 | D1275 |
more ... ReivB-22414:
Reinfried is bothered by his bonds
Motif References:
J672.1 |
more ... ReivB-22515:
Alexander for sure has never seen such a marvel albeit two griffins carried him to the sky where he had seen how Gamalêon the bird bears its children and how it breeds them on its back
Motif References:
B53.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-22576:
Reinfried returns to the mountain
Motif References:
D1374.1 |
more ... ReivB-22835:
On the way to their home-country Reinfried and his companions meet king Ascolôn’s messenger
Motif References:
H11.1 |
more ... ReivB-23047:
Soon they meet King Ascolôn who welcomes them, in his joy offering them his country
Motif References:
D1275.1 |
more ... ReivB-23445:
Meanwhile Yrkane’s messenger is delayed at the sea having to wait for a passage for half a year
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... ReivB-23631:
Yrkane watches over her child with better care than Terramer over Rennewart who had been abducted and brought to Count Losse, who because of the beautiful Alyson fought with Wilhelm and the heathens
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | T211.5 | N731.2 |
more ... ReivB-23988:
Reinfried’s fame spreads and his adventure’s stories circulate
Motif References:
F531.6.12.6 | F628.2.3 | F1041.21.7 |
more ... ReivB-24160:
Reinfried asks the messenger about Yrkane and the child and is overjoyed when he learns that they are well
Motif References:
T132 | P559 |
more ... ReivB-24218:
The sultan awaits the knights to travel together
Motif References:
B53 | F754 |
more ... ReivB-24251:
The listeners learn how Reinfried and his companions visited Savilon’s grave and read what was written in Savilon’s book at his tombstone
Motif References:
D1266 |
more ... ReivB-24270:
The sultan welcomes his daughter’s son and is pleased to see the Persian alive
Motif References:
T61 |
more ... ReivB-24441:
The duke is so delighted that in his excitement blood wells from his nose and mouth
Motif References:
F1041 |
more ... ReivB-24523:
The queen puts herself on par with Penelope (Benelopê) in her persistence, who had sent messengers to Troy to admonish Ulixes to return to her, like Dido who wrote to Enêas and then she burned herself
Motif References: more ... ReivB-24610:
Both prophetic dreams have come true
Motif References:
M302.7 | D1812.3.3 |
more ... ReivB-24812:
All letters are sealed with the imperial seal in silver
Motif References:
T132 | T133 |
more ... ReivB-25015:
The story of Reinfried and the Persian attracts many listeners who learn in awe how the two who once were opponents then endured so many adventures together
Motif References:
M161.2 | F531.4.5.1 | F531.6.9 | P533.1 |
more ... ReivB-25145:
The guests learn in dismay that the giants’ army is approaching
Motif References:
Q413.0.1 |
more ... ReivB-25260:
The guests grow desperate
Motif References:
F531.6.8.6 | F531.6.8.5.1 | F531.3.16 |
more ... ReivB-25340:
Meanwhile the duke and all his knights are prepared
Motif References:
M100.0.1 | P558 | P559 |
more ... ReivB-25494:
All stones are used as missiles and guns are set
Motif References:
F531.6.12.10 | P552.4 |
more ... ReivB-25715:
The bridge at the third gate is removed and they are trapped
Motif References:
P555 |
more ... ReivB-25814:
Arriving at the besieged town, the army of Aschalon finds the giant prince
Motif References:
R75.2 |
more ... ReivB-25870:
The survivors implore to be kept as prisoners together with their new king, the boy giant, although they don’t know if he is alive or slain
Motif References:
R74.2 | P557.0.1 | P559 |
more ... ReivB-26090:
Shortly after the interruption, the wedding celebration continues
Motif References:
T131 | T136.4 | T136.3 |
more ... ReivB-26235:
The guests watch the elephants in awe
Motif References:
J1810 |
more ... ReivB-26335:
After a while the hunter familiarizes the animal with human beings, has it stand up and work thus exploiting its enormous strength
Motif References:
B99.1 | B768.2 |
more ... ReivB-26391:
The author confirms the truth of these marvels of nature
Motif References:
F989.15 | D1566.2.6 |
more ... ReivB-26565:
The king of Ascalôn gives the precious garment to Reinfried together with an elephant and other gifts as reward
Motif References:
F829 |
more ... ReivB-26697:
The Sultan of Babylon invites Reinfried to his country
Motif References:
P12 |
more ... ReivB-26790:
Alexander died without heir but had twelve young men installed who divided his kingdom which thus fell apart
Motif References:
P17 |
more ... ReivB-26930:
Reinfried stays for two weeks at the sultan’s court and is treated with everything possible
Motif References:
V144.3 | P320 |
more ... ReivB-27010:
Twelve monks live in the monastery who have twelve lights burning
Motif References:
Z71.8 | Z71.14 | E742 | E761.7.4 | F772.1 | D1162 |
more ... ReivB-27072:
The author reminds us of Lot, who survived together with his two daughters
Motif References:
Q595 | F940 | C961.1 | |
more ... ReivB-27235:
Reinfried and his companions travel a long time undisturbed until one day they encounter a pirate ship
Motif References:
P475 | P555 | F1084 |
more ...
Rudolf von Ems, Willehalm von Orlens (1235/40)
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RvEWO-1:
Prologue (with acrostic: Ruodolf Ioannes) about virtue and honor
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-133:
Willehalm of Orlens is a virtuous and mighty French prince; the king is his nephew (swester sun)
Motif References:
P12 | T299 |
more ... RvEWO-253:
Count Jofrit, Willehalm’s equal in virtue and power, reigns in Brabant, which adjoins Hanegou
Motif References:
P548 |
more ... RvEWO-317:
Finally, to settle the conflict, a law court is convened which is attended also by the French king and the bishops of Remis and Paris
Motif References:
P510 |
more ... RvEWO-392:
Willehalm suggests settling the dispute in a battle: a lance should mark the border between Hanegou and Brabant
Motif References:
H217 |
more ... RvEWO-465:
Both lords return home and gather knights
Motif References:
P551 |
more ... RvEWO-574:
Willehalm takes his leave of Ylie
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-683:
Jofrit gathers his followers as well: 2000 knights
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-752:
Willehalm and Jofrit, both riding out to inspect the enemy camp, accidentally meet on top of the hill
Motif References:
N760 |
more ... RvEWO-841:
Having returned to his camp, Willehalm recognizes that he has 500 knights more than his opponent
Motif References:
P557.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-911:
Willehalm divides his army into five troops led by princes with 400 warriors each
Motif References:
P552 |
more ... RvEWO-981:
The next morning, after mass and breakfast, the knights take up position
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-1034:
Description of Willehalm’s appearance: shining armor, silken surcoat showing his coat of arms, shield fitted with ermine and sable fur figuring a lion, shining helmet
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... RvEWO-1063:
In the ensuing battle, many warriors are killed
Motif References:
P550.1 | P550.2 | F1084 |
more ... RvEWO-1174:
Burgrave Belloys attacks Jofrit of Brabant, who kills his opponent in the following single combat
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-1250:
As Willehalm kills Count Sigenant, the French troops regain strength
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-1305:
The army of Brabant withdraws in disarray
Motif References:
R220 | R260 |
more ... RvEWO-1365:
Jofrit flees into the city Nivel
Motif References:
N399 |
more ... RvEWO-1397:
Willehalm encourages his followers
Motif References:
Z200 |
more ... RvEWO-1485:
Taking revenge for Willehalm’s death, Jofrit forces the murderers’ families into exile
Motif References:
P12.9.1 | V69 | F1041.21.6 |
more ... RvEWO-1554:
Jofrit begs the two surviving French knights to testify for his grief over Willehalm’s death and sends them back to their army camp
Motif References:
P548 |
more ... RvEWO-1600:
The lords hold counsel over the question how to take revenge on Jofrit, but one of the knights who have accompanied Willehalm gives evidence for his true grief over his opponent’s demise
Motif References:
V69.1 |
more ... RvEWO-1632:
The same day Willehalm is killed, his wife Ylie gives birth to a son
Motif References:
T682 |
more ... RvEWO-1674:
As a young squire unwittingly reveals the truth to Ylie, she convokes the country’s administrators, telling them what has happened and requesting them to take an oath of allegiance to herself and her son
Motif References:
M100.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-1751:
The funeral takes place in a monastery which is situated on Willehalm’s allod: mass, reading of the Gospel, sacrificial offerings
Motif References:
V69 | Z200 |
more ... RvEWO-1807:
The bishop escorts Ylie into the minster, where she makes her offerings
Motif References:
T211.9 |
more ... RvEWO-1850:
Ylie’s lament: she praises her husband’s virtue, commends him to God’s mercy, bemoans that her presentiment was fulfilled and wishes to die
Motif References:
D1812.4 |
more ... RvEWO-1929:
She kisses her husband’s head, clasps the corpse to her body, blood comes out of her nose and mouth and finally she succumbs to her grief and dies
Motif References:
T81.3 | T211.9.1 | F1041.1.2.1 | F1041.21.1 |
more ... RvEWO-1967:
The two corpses are buried in one coffin
Motif References:
T86 |
more ... RvEWO-2052:
Soon after the funeral the child is baptized
Motif References:
V81 | P193 |
more ... RvEWO-2095:
The author addresses “vrou Riuwe” (Lady Regret)
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-2143:
Dialogue (beginning with an acrostic: Willehalm) between “Vrou Aventiure” (Lady Adventure) and the author, who refers to other poets and their works, mentioning also two literary critics, his patron and his patron’s wife
Motif References:
Z138 |
more ... RvEWO-2335:
Having recovered from his wounds, Jofrit sends a messengers to the French king, asking him to convene a law court in order to ascertain that he, Jofrit, is not guilty of Willehalm’s death
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | P510 |
more ... RvEWO-2438:
The law court takes place six weeks after; the French king decides that Jofrit’s oath of innocence is a sufficient proof that he is not guilty
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... RvEWO-2473:
Soon afterwards, Jofrit requests from the king to be charged with the guardianship of Willehalm’s son, since he has no own children
Motif References:
P270.4 | T670 |
more ... RvEWO-2589:
Jofrit takes the child with him to Brabant
Motif References:
M100.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-2644:
Two vassals are appointed as trustees of the child’s property for 12 years
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-2670:
The Countess Elyse and her maidens take care of the beautiful and loveable child
Motif References:
W11.2 | Z251 | F575.3 | T615.3 |
more ... RvEWO-2748:
Jofrit sets beside the five-year-old boy 12 noble companions who are of the same age and has him learn Latin
Motif References:
Z71.8 | T680 |
more ... RvEWO-2822:
One day, an impoverished squire begs him for help and receives clothes
Motif References:
H150 | Z252 | T670 |
more ... RvEWO-2899:
Jofrit begs Wilhelm’s forgiveness for having been involved in his father’s murder and, since he intends to make Wilhelm his heir, invites him to accompany him to the imperial court in Cologne before he sets off for England
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3049:
Jofrit and his knights are welcomed in Cologne
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3107:
The emperor and the princes receive Jofrit and vouchsafe him the right to leave his fief to Wilhelm, who receives it out of the emperor’s and the magnates’ hands
Motif References:
P50.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-3139:
As Wilhelm and his companions return to their lodging on the way through the town, people admire his extraordinary beauty
Motif References:
F575.2 |
more ... RvEWO-3213:
Back home in Brabant, Wilhelm is acknowledged as new lord
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3247:
Wilhelm requests from Jofrit to be allowed to set out for England: he seeks to acquire knightly honor and the benevolence of noble ladies
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3386:
Rules of conduct given to Wilhelm
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3451:
Wilhelm sets off for London, where king Rainher has his residence
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3539:
Wilhelm invites the court nobles to his lodgings, offering them a delicious meal and precious gifts
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3718:
The most beautiful maiden of all is the seven-year-old princess Amelie
Motif References:
T23 | T31.1 | F575.3 |
more ... RvEWO-3843:
Back at his lodgings, Wilhelm sends precious gifts to the royal family
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-3965:
Discourse on courtly love (hohe minne, nidere minne)
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-4033:
Wilhelm falls in love with his nine-year-old playmate Amelie and feels pain from his longing
Motif References:
T24.1 | T29 |
more ... RvEWO-4161:
He declares his love to the young girl, who hardly understands what he is talking about
Motif References:
T57 | T75 |
more ... RvEWO-4343:
Wilhelm’s lovesickness intensifies
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-4525:
One year later, Wilhelm accidentally finds Amelie praying alone in the chapel
Motif References:
T81.2.1.1 | M149 |
more ... RvEWO-4616:
Due to his vow, Wilhelm refuses food and is soon taken seriously ill
Motif References:
T93 | F1041.21.3 |
more ... RvEWO-4751:
The queen is solicited to visit Wilhelm before he dies and takes her daughter with her
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-4846:
Amelie is allowed to speak alone to the sick boy
Motif References:
T29 | R169 |
more ... RvEWO-5049:
All the town’s inhabitants are glad about Wilhelm’s recovery (he starts to eat again and regains his health), and Wilhelm has clothes distributed among them
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5096:
Wilhelm visits the royal family and meets Amelie, who tells him that he should first obtain knighthood back in his country and undertake feats of valor in her honor and then return before winter to marry her
Motif References:
P53.1 |
more ... RvEWO-5201:
Wilhelm holds counsel with his men, announcing his plan to obtain knighthood at Whitsun
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5244:
In the evening, Wilhelm performs his service at the king’s table and then begs for allowance to leave
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5295:
After a consultation of his counselors, the king provides the boy and his 12 companions with horses, clothes, money and jewels
Motif References:
Z71.8 |
more ... RvEWO-5388:
Wilhelm takes his leave of the English ladies
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5433:
Amelie speaks secretly to Wilhelm: she has appointed the page Pitipas to be the love messenger between them and bestows a ruby brooch upon Wilhelm which she has worn on bare skin
Motif References:
T41 | T59 |
more ... RvEWO-5493:
The next morning, people weep at Wilhelm’s parting and accompany him for one mile
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5594:
Prologue (acrostic: Amelie), including the topos of modesty: the author asks those having artistic sense to be lenient with his inadequate description of Wilhelm’s accolade
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5689:
The feast commences
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... RvEWO-5761:
Wilhelm receives the sword together with 60 comrades in military shields and his 12 squires
Motif References:
P53 |
more ... RvEWO-5840:
During the feast, a tournament is announced which is to take place at Komarzi in six weeks time and will attract knights from all over France
Motif References:
P52.2 | P561 | H1561.1 |
more ... RvEWO-5915:
Wilhelm sets off for the tournament, 200 knights forming his retinue
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-5957:
Wilhelm’s arrival in Komarzi: his servants, squires and knights form a procession into the town
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6069:
The young French king welcomes Wilhelm and tells him that he has been prevented from attending his accolade because he had to help a relative defend himself against King Gilbert of Arragun
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6136:
The two nobles pledge friendship
Motif References:
P311.5 |
more ... RvEWO-6232:
As soon as Wilhelm is about to leave for the field of combat, Pitipas comes up to him, delivering a letter from Amelie which is sealed with a ring
Motif References:
T41 |
more ... RvEWO-6336:
At the field of combat, several jousts take place
Motif References:
P91 | P550.2 |
more ... RvEWO-6417:
Enraged by Wilhelm’s victory, Arialt of Provence challenges him to a joust
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6489:
Having returned to his lodging, Wilhelm gathers knights around him who will fight on his side
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6529:
Before the tournament, the team leaders consult together over the conditions of the contest
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6601:
The tournament commences the next morning
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6795:
Wilhelm gives generously to the poor
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6907:
Pitipas is admonished to remain loyal to Wilhelm and Amelie and dispatched with the letter
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-6951:
Wilhelm tells Gillem, the young French king, that he is going to visit an old relative in Normandy before the tournament at Poy
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7027:
He recalls his daughter’s death and tells Wilhelm that his dear wife has died from grief on learning the sad news
Motif References:
F1041.1.2 |
more ... RvEWO-7068:
Bernant resigns in favor of his grandson, leaving all his possessions and land to him
Motif References:
P50.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-7096:
A sparrow hawk is offered as prize for the winner of the annual tournament and a palace has been built next to the field of the tournament so that the noble women are able to watch the knights
Motif References:
P561 | H1561.1 |
more ... RvEWO-7129:
The lady who is considered the most beautiful, chaste and noble of all will, at the end of the tourney, present the sparrow hawk to the most distinguished knight and honor him with a kiss
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7203:
Wilhelm has his tents pitched on a field adjacent to the ladies’ palace
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7280:
Description of Wilhelm’s camp, which is constructed in the shape of a castle (tents connected with barriers onto which 100 shields are hanged, gates formed by cloths)
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7327:
Wilhelm and King Avenis of Spain excel in the jousting of the vespers tourney, which is watched by a big audience
Motif References:
P91 |
more ... RvEWO-7430:
The two combatants engage in a furious single combat
Motif References:
P550.2 |
more ... RvEWO-7518:
After the vespers tourney, Wilhelm returns to his camp
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7638:
The tournament commences the next morning
Motif References:
F679 |
more ... RvEWO-7808:
Wilhelm has increased his renown more than Gahmuret did before Kanvolais
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7837:
Wilhelm is acknowledged as best knight of the tournament and receives the sparrow hawk and a kiss from the maiden
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-7959:
The heralds announce a tournament which will take place between Reschun and Kurnoy in six weeks time
Motif References:
P510 |
more ... RvEWO-8015:
Wilhelm writes a love-letter to Amelie, promising to return to her before the beginning of winter
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8115:
King Avenis and King Rainher are reconciled and the English king confirms this covenant of peace with the promise to marry his daughter to Avenis
Motif References:
T108.1 | M201.5 |
more ... RvEWO-8154:
King Rainher interprets his daughter’s grief over her betrothal to the Spanish king as the typical shame of a maiden
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8204:
Amelie resolves to send a letter to Wilhelm to inform him of her father’s marriage-arrangement
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8322:
Meanwhile, Wilhelm has taken up his residence in Kurnoy, the place of the tournament
Motif References:
P561 | H1561.1 |
more ... RvEWO-8437:
At the vespers tourney, Wilhelm surpasses all opponents and nobody dares to joust with him
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8528:
Pitipas delivers Amelie’s letter
Motif References:
R225.2 | T323 |
more ... RvEWO-8744:
In Barbefluot, Wilhelm learns that the king of England resides in Parcemus, where the wedding is supposed to be celebrated
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8811:
Having debarked in a port which is surrounded by woods, Wilhelm sends Pitipas to Amelie to inform her of his plan to meet her in the evening
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8865:
Pitipas returns and tells Wilhelm that Amelie will wait for him in the herb garden adjacent to the palace
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-8991:
The wedding is thought to be celebrated the same evening
Motif References:
T151.4 | R260 |
more ... RvEWO-9113:
Overwhelmed by joy at being reunited with his beloved, Wilhelm does not pay attention to find the right way through the wood, and finally they get lost
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-9169:
Wilhelm chooses the place at a stone bridge which leads over a marshy river as best for the combat between his small band of men and the big troop of English knights
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-9274:
One of Avenis’s highest liegemen, Count Stefan, pierces Wilhelm’s left shoulder with his lance, of which a piece remains in the wound
Motif References:
R355 |
more ... RvEWO-9320:
Many locals intercede on behalf of Wilhelm, who has behaved generously towards them during his sojourn at the English court
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-9384:
The count and the king make the judgment on Wilhelm subject to the lords’ counsel
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-9435:
The counselors’ decision: Wilhelm will be released from captivity, but deprived of his hereditary lands and banished (until the king himself calls him)
Motif References:
M90 | Q213 | Q430.1 | Q431.5.2 | Q535.1 | Q589 | Q590 | Q595 |
more ... RvEWO-9511:
Wilhelm takes an oath to abide by the decree and takes leave of his men, dispatching them with a message for Jofrit of Brabant
Motif References:
M185 |
more ... RvEWO-9632:
Amelie loses consciousness as she learns that Wilhelm has been mortally wounded
Motif References:
F1041.21.7 |
more ... RvEWO-9661:
The author reproaches “Frouwe Minne” (Lady Love) with letting her followers (Wilhelm, Amelie, Avenis) down
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-9734:
Prologue (with acrostic: Duzabele): the necessity of the audience having the right attitude to receive the story
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-9891:
Jofrit and Elyse of Brabant learn of Wilhelm’s fate and the count obliges his highest vassals to swear that they will acknowledge no other lord than Wilhelm as long as he is alive
Motif References:
M100.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-9937:
At the bank of a river, Wilhelm accidentally meets a ferryman who receives the mute knight in his home
Motif References:
N820 |
more ... RvEWO-10003:
Wilhelm rides onward the next morning and meets another knight who offers to lead him to a feast which is held by King Coradis of Cornwall and King Amelot of Norway on an island near the coast
Motif References:
N839 |
more ... RvEWO-10090:
The two knights are welcomed in the queen’s tent
Motif References:
N837 |
more ... RvEWO-10158:
King Amelot takes Wilhelm with him to Norway
Motif References:
N836 |
more ... RvEWO-10209:
The fracture of Avenis’s leg has healed, and he now reminds the English king of the marriage arrangement, but Amelie vows to die rather than being forced to marry
Motif References:
M149.2 | T311 |
more ... RvEWO-10333:
Faced with Amelie’s denial, Avenis decides that he would rather become a monk than marry a reluctant woman
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-10441:
Wilhelm’s sojourn at the Norwegian royal court: though he never utters a word, his renown as virtuous knight spreads across the country
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-10483:
While Amelot is holding counsel, envoys of King Witekin of Denmark deliver a letter in which the Danish king accuses Amelot of having occupied two of his islands and demands from him to receive the land as fief
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... RvEWO-10581:
Taking the letter as declaration of war, Amelot turns pale and red from anger since he regards the island as his hereditary property
Motif References:
P550.1.3 |
more ... RvEWO-10680:
Witekin and the others have provoked the conflict out of envy of the rich Norwegian king
Motif References:
P551 | K2369 |
more ... RvEWO-10773:
Witekin’s army invades Norway, pillaging and burning enemy land and seizing castles
Motif References:
P550.1.1 | P557.0.4 |
more ... RvEWO-10815:
Amelot garrisons his best castles and gathers his allies (Coradis of Cornwall, King Gillamur of Wales and the lords of Northumbria and Glorgalaiz)
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-10877:
Near Galverne lies the beautiful castle Johanis, where the queen, the princess and their entourage take up their residence
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-10923:
The women resolve to secretly provide Wilhelm with the necessary equipment, so that he is able to partake in the fighting at Galverne
Motif References:
R222 | F527.1.1 |
more ... RvEWO-11070:
As King Girrat of Estonia perceives the red knight, he decides to joust with him
Motif References:
R5 | P550.2 |
more ... RvEWO-11133:
Wilhelm returns to the wood, where the pages await him
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-11197:
The castle’s burgrave Morant demands from his captive, the king of Estonia, to agree to a peace treaty, or else he would be killed
Motif References:
M234 |
more ... RvEWO-11210:
The next day, Gutschart of Livonia seeks an opponent for a joust on condition that Gierart of Estonia should be released in case of his victory
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-11271:
As Wilhelm learns about Gutschart’s challenge, he thinks of Amelie and is thus encouraged to fight in her honor
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-11352:
Wilhelm is dressed as white knight
Motif References:
F527 |
more ... RvEWO-11384:
Single combat between the unrecognized Wilhelm and Gutschart
Motif References:
P550.2 |
more ... RvEWO-11453:
Like the day before, Wilhelm withdraws into the wood and waits till evening until he returns to Johanis
Motif References:
R75 |
more ... RvEWO-11542:
Witekin takes to flight, but Amelot has already seized his ships so that he is forced to fight
Motif References:
W121 | R220 |
more ... RvEWO-11616:
Amelot is advised by Morant to claim compensation from the three kings and to take 30 hostages from each of them until his loss will be remunerated
Motif References:
W11.5 | M201.6 | P533.1 |
more ... RvEWO-11712:
The captured king Wittekin falls in love with Amelot’s beautiful daughter
Motif References:
T29 |
more ... RvEWO-11792:
The abbess of the nunnery on the isle Desylvoys is the English king’s sister Savine, a powerful princess
Motif References:
P550.1.1 |
more ... RvEWO-11834:
The abbess turns to king Amelot for help, putting her land under his protection and control
Motif References:
N836 |
more ... RvEWO-11932:
Morant is dispatched by Amelot and unsuccessfully tries to negotiate peace with king Alan on Savine’s behalf
Motif References:
P14.15.2 |
more ... RvEWO-12019:
Amolt summons his big army and achieves Wilhelm’s help
Motif References:
P551 | N839 |
more ... RvEWO-12092:
The Norwegians vanquish the Irish invaders and take some captives, among them the Scottish king’s son
Motif References:
P550.1 |
more ... RvEWO-12205:
Dialogue between the author and “Vro Aventiure” (Lady Adventure)
Motif References:
Z138 |
more ... RvEWO-12273:
Savine thanks Amelot for his help and asks his advice on how to achieve reparation for the injuries sustained
Motif References:
N836 |
more ... RvEWO-12391:
Amelie suffers from love-sickness
Motif References:
T23 | T24.1 | P52.2 | P53.1 | T75 | T93 | T108.1 | M149 | Q213 | R225.2 | R355 | Q430.1 | Q535.1 | Q590 | F1041.21.3 |
more ... RvEWO-12571:
As Amelie describes her beloved, Savine thinks of the mute knight at the Norwegian court and tells her niece about him and his great deeds (capture of the Scottish king, of Girart of Estonia and Gutschart of Livonia)
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-12738:
Then, Savine plots a plan to contrive the lovers’ reunion: Amelie should join her in returning to her abbey, on pretext of seeking recovery for her health, and meet Wilhelm there
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-12792:
The abbess takes leave from the royal couple, explaining that the care for her noble hostages weighs on her mind
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-12889:
Departure of Savine and Amelie
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-12929:
Amelie’s faithful servant Pitipas accompanies his mistress though he longs to find out about Wilhelm’s fate
Motif References:
P361 |
more ... RvEWO-13027:
Arrival of the two women on the island Desilvoys
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-13157:
In Norway, king Amelot holds a law court and feast on occasion of the hostages’ release
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-13362:
Amelie and Wilhelm meet each other
Motif References:
T96 |
more ... RvEWO-13445:
Duzabel demands Wilhelm for herself since she has saved his life, and leaves the decision to king Amelot’s judgment
Motif References:
T92 |
more ... RvEWO-13509:
Amelie and Wilhelm both disclose their identity
Motif References:
H11.1 | N746 |
more ... RvEWO-13666:
Amelot holds counsel with his men and Wilhelm about the hostages’ release
Motif References:
M201.5 |
more ... RvEWO-13754:
Mutual pledges of friendship between Amelot and the hostages
Motif References:
M246 |
more ... RvEWO-13865:
Two couples – Wilhelm and Amelie, Duzabel and Witekin – celebrate their wedding feast at Amelot’s court
Motif References:
T135.8 | T136.1 |
more ... RvEWO-13927:
Wilhelm’s and Amelie’s wedding night
Motif References:
T160 |
more ... RvEWO-14088:
Amelot assembles the lords and declares to dispense Witekin from paying any compensation
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14145:
Witekin and Duzabel take leave and arrive in Denmark
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14259:
In Norway, Amelot dispatches count Morant with a letter to England
Motif References:
V201 | N817.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-14396:
Morant conveys the message that Wilhelm is supposed to wait in Norway for the English king’s envoys who would conduct him home
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14470:
The bishop of Lunders (London) is sent to invite Jofrit of Brabant to the English court and stands surety as a hostage for the English king’s sincerity
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14547:
The messengers arrive in Norway soon after the wedding of Amelot’s son and Alan’s daughter
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14632:
The English king meets Wilhelm and Amelie on a beautiful heath land between Sante Vit and London and is reconciled with them
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14741:
Feast is held at the royal court
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... RvEWO-14787:
Jofrit resigns in Wilhelm’s favor, wishing to sacrifice his worldly honors in order to do penance for his sins
Motif References:
P16.1 |
more ... RvEWO-14876:
Wilhelm and Jofrit return to Brabant
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-14981:
Wilhelm declares a peace-keeping truce and enfeoffs his vassals
Motif References:
P50.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-15070:
After Countess Elise’s death, Jofrit sets off for the Hospital of St John in the Holy Land in order to serve God there
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-15251:
The countess gives birth to two sons; one named Wilhelm is educated at the English king’s court, the younger, called Jofrit, grows up at the court of his parents
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-15279:
The old and sick king of England nominates Wilhelm as his successor and has his vassals acknowledge him as their future lord
Motif References:
P17.3 |
more ... RvEWO-15337:
After the burial, Wilhelm and Amelie are crowned in the minster and receive the oaths of fealty
Motif References:
P50.0.1 |
more ... RvEWO-15452:
Wilhelm described as ideal sovereign
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-15488:
The reconciliation with the Spanish king Avenis is confirmed by the marriage between his daughter and Wilhelm’s son
Motif References:
M201.5 |
more ... RvEWO-15521:
Seeking God’s mercy, Wilhelm donates hospitals and cloisters, ransoms captives, gives generously to the poor, builds bridges and roads and prohibits tolls and “ungelt”
Motif References:
P14 |
more ... RvEWO-15569:
Wilhelm of England (Wilhelm’s son) bequeaths the Normandy to his descendants
Motif References: more ... RvEWO-15601:
Epilogue: Rudolf’s source text has been bestowed upon him by Johannes of Ravensburg, who had brought it from France
Motif References: more ...
Tybalt II, Fragment B (1250/1300)
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TybFB-1:
A knight dwells at a count’s court where also his beloved is living
Motif References:
T41 | B450 |
more ... TybFB-40:
One morning, as the count and his people are having meal and the count states that he misses the bird which has entertained them so well, the bird flies into the room and towards the countess
Motif References:
F989 | |
more ... TybFB-66:
The bird strives again to entertain the nobles by telling lies and stories of far-away countries which he has never seen
Motif References:
B211.3 | B599 | K1760 |
more ...
Tybalt I, Fragment P (1250/1300)
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TybFP-1:
A messenger bird woos for his lord and praises him in presence of a noble lady
Motif References:
P14.15.2 | B211.3.4 | T24.1 | T51 |
more ... TybFP-53:
He reminds the lady that she has already met her admirer and has enjoyed his presence then, and that she has allowed him to meet her secretly
Motif References:
T35 |
more ... TybFP-130:
In order to prove his identity and truthfulness, he lifts up a wing, bows down his head and picks a golden ring out of his feathers which his lord has once received from the lady
Motif References:
P19 | T59.1 | H82 | H94 |
B211.3.4 | B211.3.4 | H242 | B469.9 | B582.1 | F989 |
more ... TybFP-152:
The lady rejoices as she recognizes her ring because she also feels love for Tybalt, but nevertheless she pretends to be angry with the bird because it would recommend something which brings discredit upon her
Motif References:
H314 | K1772 |
more ... TybFP-211:
The clever bird notices her true intention and appeases her by saying that she has to fear no disgrace if she would hide her love
Motif References:
J1118.1 |
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Ulrich von Etzenbach, Wilhelm von Wenden (<1297)
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UvEWW-1:
Author’s prayer to God
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-103:
A widely respected heathen sovereign dies in Wendenlande and leaves an 11 year old son behind who is called Willehalm
Motif References:
T61 | V301.1 |
more ... UvEWW-147:
Following his counselors’ advice, Willehalm sends letters to his fiancée’s father and asks him to appoint the day when he could fetch his bride
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-198:
Beautiful tents are pitched on a field for the bride’s reception
Motif References:
P53.1 | T136.1 | P634 |
more ... UvEWW-288:
Willehalm is dubbed knight together with other nobles the following morning
Motif References:
P53 | T160 | P561 |
more ... UvEWW-336:
The next morning Willehalm bestows precious presents on his guests and clothes and horses on the itinerant entertainers
Motif References:
W11.2 |
more ... UvEWW-359:
Willehalm assembles his vassals for a law-court
Motif References:
P510 | P533 | P541 | P548 |
more ... UvEWW-405:
Willehalm and his wife live happily together
Motif References:
P510 |
more ... UvEWW-454:
Willehalm notices pilgrims among the people and orders a knight to invite them to stay in town till he has spoken with them
Motif References:
P190 | N760 |
more ... UvEWW-503:
As Willehalm hears the name of Christ, he is enchanted by the word
Motif References:
V211 | V331 | D1719 |
more ... UvEWW-555:
Willehalm wants to leave his court secretly and go to the land where he could get to know Christ
Motif References:
P16.1 | R220 | V530 | J910 | K2370 |
more ... UvEWW-591:
The duke orders his chamberlain on pain of death to keep his secret and bring him a grey garment and simple shoes, staff and hat
Motif References:
P361 |
more ... UvEWW-692:
Before he leaves, the duke assembles his servants and rewards their services with land and gifts
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-723:
Willehalm is fond of going secretly into his chamber, putting off his precious clothes and slipping on a poor garb
Motif References:
N440 | J910 |
more ... UvEWW-813:
The duchess excels over all other women of her time in beauty
Motif References:
F575.1 |
more ... UvEWW-900:
At night when the duchess lies in bed with her husband she inquires about the things she has found beneath the bed
Motif References:
T299 |
more ... UvEWW-974:
Despite of the couple’s sincere love for each other, the duke is determined to leave his court
Motif References:
V331 |
more ... UvEWW-1050:
One night Willehalm puts on his poor garb, but as he is about to leave the bedroom, his wife notices him and implores him to stay
Motif References:
P210 | T299 | K2370 |
more ... UvEWW-1151:
The duchess rejects Willehalm’s request that she should reign the country in his absence, asserting that women are often disregarded by vassals when they rule without a husband
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1236:
The duchess reminds her husband that she will give birth soon
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1364:
The next morning the duchess advises her husband to invite his vassals for a court feast
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... UvEWW-1515:
Guests’ arrival
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1609:
Tables and seats are put up for the meal
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1648:
The knights hold riding games (joste)
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1710:
After the meal the tables are removed and water is offered
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1765:
On the last evening of the feast Willehalm and his wife give precious parting gifts to their guests and to the musicians
Motif References:
W11.2 | M100.0.1 |
more ... UvEWW-1859:
While all the others are asleep, Willehalm and his wife put on pilgrims’ clothes
Motif References:
P56.1 |
more ... UvEWW-1913:
As the guests want to take their leave the next morning they are informed that the duke and his wife have disappeared
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-1955:
A wise noble comforts the others, reminding them of the duke’s last words before he left and concluding that the couple must be alive still
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | W34 | P50.0.2 |
more ... UvEWW-2107:
The wise noble is elected governor; he is supposed to rule the country during the lord’s absence
Motif References:
M100.0.1 | M119.2 | P193 |
more ... UvEWW-2161:
The duke and his wife need eight days to pass through the woods
Motif References:
T581 | T587 | T685 |
more ... UvEWW-2283:
The duke has learnt that big merchant ships use to anchor at this town’s harbor
Motif References:
P230 |
more ... UvEWW-2327:
The chamberlain takes away the children while the duchess is asleep
Motif References:
Z150 | V515 | D1810.8 |
more ... UvEWW-2393:
The hostess is a virtuous woman and receives Willehalm and his feeble wife despite their poor appearance in a very friendly way
Motif References:
W12 | H41 | N820 |
more ... UvEWW-2459:
In the same room with the sleeping duchess, maids are working: some engage in making embroidery, others are sewing or weaving
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-2553:
Willehalm secretly sends the chamberlain to the harbor to find a ship which would take him as passenger
Motif References:
P210 | T299 | K2370 |
more ... UvEWW-2677:
The day the ship is about to leave Willehalm leaves his wife while she is still sleeping
Motif References:
V50 |
more ... UvEWW-2724:
The duchess is told about her husband’s disappearance the next morning
Motif References:
F1041.21.7 |
more ... UvEWW-2871:
Willehalm arrives in Jerusalem and dispatches the chamberlain to find lodging in a Christian’s house
Motif References:
H41 | V535 | N835 |
more ... UvEWW-2927:
The host asks about Willehalm’s descent and is entrusted with his guest’s gold and told the purpose of his voyage
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-3021:
The host tells Willehalm that he ought to be baptized before he gets to know Christ
Motif References:
V301 |
more ... UvEWW-3339:
Willehalm longs to be baptized and knighted
Motif References:
Z71.8 | V81 | P296.1 | V332 |
more ... UvEWW-3426:
Together with his host and his entourage, Willehalm rides out of the town
Motif References:
P426 | F575.2 |
more ... UvEWW-3483:
The patriarch rides towards Willehalm and welcomes him
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-3571:
In those times many heathen countries oppose the Christians: the sultan of Babylon, the sovereign of Baldac, king of Hallap and many others
Motif References:
V301 | V350 |
more ... UvEWW-3650:
Willehalm is baptized the next day and on the following Sunday dubbed knight together with some nobles of his retinue
Motif References:
P53 | V332 |
more ... UvEWW-3739:
Willehalm assures the patriarch of his help, begging that he and his companions would be allowed to receive the cross before battle
Motif References:
V86 |
more ... UvEWW-3777:
After the sultan has sent his challenge to battle the patriarch sends letters to the brethren of the hospital of Our Lady, the brethren of the St John’s hospital, the king of Ubiâne and to the Templars
Motif References:
V110 | P550.1.3 | P551 |
more ... UvEWW-3821:
Willehalm chooses a new coat of arms: he wears his white christening robe over his armor and has a golden cross sewed on the front and the back
Motif References:
Z71.8 | V86 | P91 |
more ... UvEWW-3849:
The sultan, sovereigns of Damascus and Hallap gather their forces outside of Jerusalem
Motif References:
V1.11 |
more ... UvEWW-3903:
Willehalm distinguishes himself in battle as best fighter, killing and wounding many heathens
Motif References:
P550.1 | P555 |
more ... UvEWW-4012:
Willehalm still has the duchess in mind
Motif References:
T210 | T360 |
more ... UvEWW-4074:
One day the country’s sovereign dies without leaving a heir or a wife
Motif References:
P17 | P550.1 |
more ... UvEWW-4112:
As the lords do not reach an agreement, a wise townsman warns them against ruining their own property and social position through war
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-4203:
As both committees fail in electing one superior, the townsman suggests Bene and praises her virtue and prudence
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-4327:
A delegation of lords visits the duchess
Motif References:
L160 |
more ... UvEWW-4402:
Bene orders the lords to appoint nobles to several offices: superior judge, chamberlain, steward, cupbearer and master of the kitchen
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-4470:
Bene and Willehalm still long for each other with sincere and strong love
Motif References:
T210 | T299 |
more ... UvEWW-4593:
Bene is disappointed that Jupiter and other gods have not answered her prayers and now prays to Christ that he may help her being reunited with her husband
Motif References:
V50 | V57 | H152.1.1 | M177.1 |
more ... UvEWW-4639:
Praise of Bene’s virtue
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-4719:
After one year the lords agree on having Bene continue her reign and vow that they will acknowledge every husband if she should decide to marry
Motif References:
M150 |
more ... UvEWW-4798:
One day Danish pilgrims arrive at the harbor and are conducted to Bene
Motif References:
V110 | V301 |
more ... UvEWW-4881:
The pilgrims inform Bene about the battles between Christians and heathens who strive to conquer the Holy Sepulcher
Motif References:
V301 | L325 | V350 |
more ... UvEWW-4959:
The pilgrims give an account of a single combat between Willehalm and one of the sultan’s relatives who had challenged Willehalm
Motif References:
P91 | M290 | V331 | V332 | P550.2 | P555 |
more ... UvEWW-5049:
The duke’s sons grow up separated from each other as children of paupers without knowing their real descent
Motif References:
L123 | P251.5 | P272 | T685 | F1099 |
more ... UvEWW-5105:
One day a foster brother starts a fight with the 18 year old son of the duke
Motif References:
H118 | S322.4 |
more ... UvEWW-5211:
The brothers accidentally meet outside of Lunden without recognizing each other
Motif References:
N733 |
more ... UvEWW-5289:
As it is growing dark, the two companions enter the town in search for a host who would receive them out of mercy
Motif References:
H41 | V201 | N817.0.1 | N835 |
more ... UvEWW-5390:
The host tells his wife that he wants to adopt the two boys since they have no children of their own
Motif References:
T670 |
more ... UvEWW-5477:
King Honestus admires the boys’ bearing and wants to have them at his court
Motif References:
N836 |
more ... UvEWW-5569:
The brothers keep the rags they have received from their foster mothers hidden, but deliberate at the same time on finding out their real descent
Motif References:
Z72.0.1 | H1245.1 | H1381.2.2 |
more ... UvEWW-5647:
The two young men pass through several countries
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-5700:
They leave Christian land, cross the sea and accidentally come to the town where their mother reigns
Motif References:
P59.1 | P475 |
more ... UvEWW-5796:
One day six merchants pass through the wood and are held up by 14 robbers who take all their goods and horses
Motif References:
N399 |
more ... UvEWW-5883:
One day Willehalm arrives as pilgrim in Bene’s town
Motif References:
H195 | N741 | F1041.7 |
more ... UvEWW-5952:
Willehalm is welcomed by the duchess
Motif References:
T24 | P210 | T299 |
more ... UvEWW-6050:
Willehalm tells the duchess about Christ and she asks him about a famous knight who fights against the heathens in the Holy Land and is named Willehalm
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-6161:
Willehalm teaches Bene about the Christian faith
Motif References:
V301 |
more ... UvEWW-6219:
Bene calls up all subjects who are fit for military service for the fight against the robbers
Motif References:
P475 | J612 |
more ... UvEWW-6362:
Bene gathers her counselors
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | P14.15.2 |
more ... UvEWW-6409:
He forces his way on foot through the thicket of the wood until he meets his sons
Motif References:
P233 | P475 | N731 |
more ... UvEWW-6484:
Willehalm supposes that the two are brothers but is told that they are just friends
Motif References:
H41 |
more ... UvEWW-6558:
Willehalm makes inquiries about the youth’s native country, family and name
Motif References:
H11.1 | H118 | H152 |
more ... UvEWW-6625:
The youth fetches his companion who also tells Willehalm his name and life history and shows him the shred of garment he has been wrapped in as a baby
Motif References:
Z71.8 |
more ... UvEWW-6683:
Bene welcomes Willehalm cordially who praises the two boys’ virtue and nobility, and suggests admitting them into the courtly service
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-6739:
Bene rejoices while Willehalm speaks about two young men and feels strong affection for her unknown sons as she sees them from the distance
Motif References:
P231 | N735 |
more ... UvEWW-6816:
Willehalm wants to take his leave because he fears that he is not allowed to live according to his Christian faith
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-6877:
Bene notices Willehalm’s secret sorrow as he starts to weep whenever he catches sight of one of his sons
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-6999:
Willehalm relates his life history: his marriage, secret departure from court, birth of sons, how he wrapped the infants into shreds of his garment and sold them, his meeting with the grown-up sons and that he recognized them by the rags
Motif References:
H11.1 | H118 | P230 | K2370 |
more ... UvEWW-7099:
Willehalm declares that he would not risk his soul’s salvation or abandon Christ for his wife’s sake though he longs for her very much
Motif References:
V440 |
more ... UvEWW-7190:
Bene assembles her counselors, tells them her life history and announces her departure since her newly arrived husband is Christian and she would convert as well
Motif References:
P14.15.1 | V331.5 |
more ... UvEWW-7290:
The counselors decide to convert to Christianity rather than breaking their oath and lose the duchess
Motif References:
V331 |
more ... UvEWW-7332:
Bene calls her vassals (counts, barons, knights, townsmen) to court, sending letters to invite them for the feast
Motif References:
P634 |
more ... UvEWW-7447:
One day Bene notices her parents’ approach from a window
Motif References:
V331.1.3 |
more ... UvEWW-7552:
The guests are led to a place where beautiful tents are pitched
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-7615:
The next morning Willehalm receives precious garments, horses and armor for him and his two companions
Motif References:
P91 | P561 |
more ... UvEWW-7692:
Willehalm puts on his armor after mass
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-7775:
The combatants enter court clad in beautiful clothes
Motif References: more ... UvEWW-7825:
Bene takes her sons by their hands and walks up to where the lords have had their meal
Motif References:
H11.1 | H194 | P210 | P230 | T299 | N820 | K2370 |
more ... UvEWW-7941:
Willehalm exhorts her to be baptized; otherwise they could not live as husband and wife
Motif References:
V331.5 | V331 |
more ... UvEWW-8057:
Heathen idols are broken to pieces
Motif References:
W34 | P50.0.2 | P361 |
more ... UvEWW-8137:
Willehalm sends messenger with letters to bishop Albânus of Norway, whom he begs to come to baptize the people
Motif References:
V332 |
more ... UvEWW-8214:
Feast takes place: Boizlabe and Dânus obtain knighthood and the bishop blesses their swords
Motif References:
P53 | P634 |
more ... UvEWW-8273:
Willehalm as good and powerful lord
Motif References:
P16.1.4 | P16.1 |
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Der Württemberger (>1300)
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