Motif Index of German Secular Narratives                 
Published by the Austrian Academy of Sciences, Vienna
 Introduction   Matière de Bretagne   Chansons de Geste   Miscellaneous Romances   Oriental Romances   Heroic Epic   Maere and Novellas   Romances of Antiquity   Index 

Oriental Romances

Graf Rudolf (ca. 1185)
Herzog Ernst A (1160/70) (Prager Bruchstücke)
Herzog Ernst A, Klagenfurter Bruchstücke
Herzog Ernst A, Marburger Bruchstücke
Herzog Ernst B (1208/09)
Herzog Ernst D (1290)
Konrad Fleck, Flore und Blancheflur (ca. 1220)
König Rother (ca. 1160/70)
Orendel (>1200)
Salman und Morolf (>1200)
Trierer Floyris (1170)
 

Oriental Romances

Graf Rudolf (ca. 1185)
Ganz, P.F. (ed.): Graf Rudolf. Berlin 1964.
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Herzog Ernst A (1160/70) (Prager Bruchstücke)
Sowinski, B. (ed.): Herzog Ernst. Stuttgart 1979, p.341-350.
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Herzog Ernst A, Klagenfurter Bruchstücke
Sowinski, B. (ed.): Herzog Ernst. Stuttgart 1979, p.358-361.
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Herzog Ernst A, Marburger Bruchstücke
Sowinski, B. (ed.): Herzog Ernst. Stuttgart 1979, p.355-357.
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Herzog Ernst A, Saganer Bruchstücke Sowinski, B. (ed.): Herzog Ernst. Stuttgart 1979, p.351-354.
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Herzog Ernst B (1208/09)
Sowinski, B. (ed.): Herzog Ernst. Stuttgart 1979, p.358-361.
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Herzog Ernst D (1290)
Rosenfeld, H.F. (ed.): Herzog Ernst D. (=ATB 104) Tübingen 1991.
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Konrad Fleck, Flore und Blancheflur (ca. 1220)
Sommer, E. (ed.): Konrad Fleck, Flore und Blanscheflur. (=Bibl. d. ges. dt. National Lit. 12), Quedlinburg/Leipzig 1846.
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König Rother (ca. 1160/70)
Frings, Th. /Kuhnt, J. (ed.): König Rother. Halle /Saale 1922.
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Orendel (>1200)
Steinger, H. (ed.): Orendel. (=ATB 36) Tübingen 1935.
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Salman und Morolf (>1200)
Karnein, A. (ed.): Salman und Morolf. (=ATB 85) Tübingen 1978.
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Trierer Floyris (1170)
Steinmeyer, E.: Trierer Bruchstücke, in: ZfDA. 21 (1877). p.311–331.
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Graf Rudolf (ca. 1185)  View all

GrRud-1: A young man, a count’s son (Rudolf), has sent a messenger to Syria, to learn about the Christians who fight the heathens
Motif References: P14.15.2 | V350 |
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GrRud-2: Count Rudolf welcomes the returning messenger and offers precious gifts to him
Motif References: Q114 | V294 | F787 |
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GrRud-5: The count has a marvelous feast arranged for the king
Motif References: P634 |
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GrRud-8: The guards catch the presumed thief who turns out to be a noble heathen
Motif References: P557.0.3 |
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GrRud-9: The army with Count Rudolf as leader camp in a forest outside town
Motif References: P14.15.1 | R75 | V350 | Q413 | P550.1.1 | P552.6 | P555 | P557.0.4 |
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GrRud-10: Meanwhile in Scalun all male heathens have been killed
Motif References: P559 | F565.1 | K1837 |
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GrRud-16: Rudolf meets the heathen princess, King Halap’s daughter and falls in love with her
Motif References: T10 | T57 | H82.3.1 |
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GrRud-17: Rudolf departs from the king’s court and asks Halap to watch over his cousin Bonifait who is the princess’s chamberlain
Motif References: H217.1 | H217.1 | P555 | K2369 |
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GrRud-19: Rudolph’s beloved the heathen princess asks the Christian king who visits her in Constantinople to help her to have her baptism arranged
Motif References: W48 | P296.1 | V332 |
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GrRud-20: Rudolf escapes with a rope made from the two coats of his servants, and then climbs over the roof
Motif References: R51 | R219 | N846.1 |
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Herzog Ernst A (1160/70) (Prager Bruchstücke)  View all

HerEA-1: I,1 The emperor very favorably disposes toward Duke Ernst, inviting him to come to court as often as possible
Motif References: P50.0.1 | P510 |
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HerEA-2: I,25 This annoys a certain Heinrich, a relative and counselor of the emperor who destroys their friendship through treachery
Motif References: K2100 | K2298 |
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HerEA-3: II,1 When the duke learns that the emperor has summoned the princes to a council at Speyer, he decides to travel across the Rhine
Motif References: Q261 | Q263 | Q411 | Q421 |
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HerEA-4: III,1 Knights and foot soldiers die in large numbers
Motif References: P557.0.4 | F1084 |
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HerEA-5: III,40 The inhabitants of the city also suffer casualties
Motif References: P552.4 | P557.0.4 |
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HerEA-6: IV, 1 Unable to carry on the struggle against the emperor any longer, Duke Ernst acts wisely
Motif References: Q431 | P550.1.1 |
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HerEA-7: IV,36 Together with his faithful men he decides to journey overseas and take the cross for the sake of God and enter the service of the holy grave
Motif References: M100.0.1 | V531 |
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HerEA-8: V,1 They hold their shields up in front of them because they want to fight their way out of the city
Motif References: F628.2 |
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Herzog Ernst A, Klagenfurter Bruchstücke  View all

HerEAk-1: The struggle is over
Motif References: F531.6.12.6 | F531.6.12.7 |
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HerEAk-22: Duke Ernst travels back to his duchy
Motif References: W11.5 | P310.5 |
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HerEAk-55: Ernst and his retinue arrive at Ubiane
Motif References: P320 | P550.1.1 | F1084 | P557.0.3 |
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HerEAk-70: Duke Ernst sends for the count and other faithful men informing them that they will depart
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Herzog Ernst A, Marburger Bruchstücke  View all

HerEAm-1: 1a Duke Ernst takes the flag with his own hands and leads his men against the people of Grippia
Motif References: F1084 |
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HerEAm-2: 1b The knights are unable to get at the enemy with their swords and can only try to protect themselves with their shields
Motif References: F1084 | K2350 |
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HerEAm-3: 2ab Duke Ernst and his men find many hides of “sea-cattle” on the (stranded) ships and carry them to their own vessel
Motif References: K1861.1 |
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HerEAs-1: I The consenting message of the lady pleases both his retinue and emperor Otto
Motif References: T131.1 | T132 | T136.1 | T136.4.2 | T136.3.2 | T136.3 |
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HerEAs-2: II The emperor treats Duke Ernst like his own son
Motif References: P50.0.1 | P510 |
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HerEAs-3: II,91 This annoys Heinrich, a relative and counselor of the emperor who destroys their friendship through treachery
Motif References: K2100 | K2298 |
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Herzog Ernst B (1208/09)  View all

HerEB-1: People strongly dispute the tales, suppress them as only lies
Motif References: W33 | P527 |
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HerEB-70: Duke Ernst is a dauntless hero
Motif References: J146.2 |
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HerEB-125: Duchess Adelheid is so renowned for good breeding, wisdom, and wealth that princes want her as a wife, but she does not wish to remarry
Motif References: T51 | H1381.3.1.1 |
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HerEB-345: The lady sends for her chaplain to have the letter read to her and after she sends for her son
Motif References: T131.1 | T132 | T136.1 | T136.4.2 | T136.3.2 | T136.3 |
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HerEB-545: The couple lives in harmony
Motif References: P50.0.1 | P510 |
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HerEB-646: This annoys a certain Heinrich, a relative and counselor of the emperor who destroys their friendship through treachery
Motif References: K2100 | K2298 |
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HerEB-705: The emperor gathers a large army and renounces his stepson with burning and pillage
Motif References: P550.1.1 |
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HerEB-718: The emperor at first doesn’t believe it, but the traitor insists
Motif References: K2110 | K2126 |
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HerEB-858: After Count Heinrich has caused great havoc in the land, he begins a fierce siege of Nuremberg
Motif References: P557.0.4 |
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HerEB-911: The duke knows that it is done on the authority of the emperor
Motif References: P14.15.2 | | |
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HerEB-1023: The queen quickly sends the messenger back to his land with word to her son that the count has so grossly slandered him to the emperor that truly no one could help
Motif References: P310 | K2150 |
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HerEB-1170: The emperor remains adamant and threatens to destroy Duke Ernst’s countries entirely
Motif References: Q261 | Q263 | Q411 | Q421 |
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HerEB-1351: When the duke has thus avenged himself the emperor learns that his relative is dead and the duke is able to elope unharmed
Motif References: V69 | P552.6 |
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HerEB-1453: The emperor’s banner is carried up by strong men, they surround the city of Regensburg, storm the walls on all sides in great force and knights and foot soldiers die in large numbers
Motif References: P557.0.4 | F1084 |
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HerEB-1521: The inhabitants of the city also suffer casualties
Motif References: P552.4 | P557.0.4 |
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HerEB-1610: Duke Ernst decides to appease the wrath of the emperor by leaving the city
Motif References: R75 | R75.1 |
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HerEB-1710: Duke Ernst rides into the emperor’s domain, where his men ravage large areas with fire and destroy castles
Motif References: Q431 | P550.1.1 |
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HerEB-1810: Together with count Wetzel he decides to journey overseas and take the cross for the sake of God and enter the service of the holy grave
Motif References: M100.0.1 | V531 |
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HerEB-2010: They come thus into Hungary, its king welcomes the duke heartily
Motif References: P320 | P324 | P324.1 |
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HerEB-2079: The emperor then orders that Ernst be given much more gold, which is carried to the ship
Motif References: N399 |
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HerEB-2205: Then they catch sight of a beautiful land racing toward them: it is called Grippia
Motif References: F730 |
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HerEB-2295: The warriors put on hauberks and row ashore with a small-boat
Motif References: P91 | F760 |
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HerEB-2456: After the meal they get up and walk about the city staring in wonder at the huge treasures of gold, precious stones, and beautiful ornaments
Motif References: F761.1.1 |
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HerEB-2563: They discover a palace which has a gold roof and skillfully fashioned emerald walls that gleam
Motif References: F771 | F771.1.1.1 | F787 | F787.2 | | |
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HerEB-2645: By the palace is a large and beautiful courtyard with many green cedars
Motif References: F771.7.1 |
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HerEB-2817: They suddenly hear a strange cry sounding like the screeching of a huge flock of wild cranes
Motif References: B20 | R10.1 | R11.1.1 | R11.1 | F511.0.9 |
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HerEB-3085: The king’s neck and head are those of a swan
Motif References: B29 | B50 | F575 | B55 | F510.1 |
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HerEB-3170: The king of Grippia walks in state to his table where the princess is waiting
Motif References: P90 |
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HerEB-3256: Duke Ernst and the count hear her crying and are moved with pity that the beautiful lady had no friend in all the throng to turn to
Motif References: R111.1 |
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HerEB-3365: The Grippian people perform all sorts of wondrous games and feats in front of her
Motif References: M161.2 | P550.1.1 |
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HerEB-3575: Then she dies and they place over her a cover of gold cloth
Motif References: F628.2 |
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HerEB-3705: They depart and hurry toward the sea
Motif References: P552.1 |
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HerEB-3782: The duke takes the banner himself and begins the assault
Motif References: F1084 | K2350 |
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HerEB-3854: The heathens are enraged and hurry after the poor strangers with fast galleys
Motif References: F711.2 | F711.2.6 | F754 | F806.1 | F806 |
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HerEB-3970: In their despair they all start to pray
Motif References: B42 |
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HerEB-4113: The remaining six decide to sew each other into hides and lay each other up forward on the deck
Motif References: K521.1.1 | B542.2.1 | B552 | K1861.1 |
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HerEB-4299: Ernst and his men save themselves from the young birds by getting out of the hides and climbing down the rock
Motif References: F55 |
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HerEB-4409: They decide to build a raft set to work at once and quickly make a large raft of mighty trees which they fell with their swords
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HerEB-4463: Nowadays it is called “the orphan”, it adorns the imperial crown
Motif References: F512.1 | F512.1.1 | F721.1 |
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HerEB-4535: The strange people greet them in a most respectful and friendly manner
Motif References: P320 |
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HerEB-4600: The duke and his companions are well received by the king, who has a strong and beautiful horse led into the courtyard before them, since he hopes to find out by this means which of the knights is the leader
Motif References: H41 | H1154.3.1 | H1567 |
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HerEB-4669: One of the neighbors of the king of Arimaspi is a strange race of people, called the Flat Hoofs, which often cause him trouble
Motif References: F551.5 | F1084 |
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HerEB-4747: The battle is won; those who get away flee to their strongholds or into the forest
Motif References: Q111.8 | P555 |
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HerEB-4815: Duke Ernst hears of an unusual race of people who live by the sea in a land next to his own
Motif References: F511 | F511.2.5 | F542.1 | F542.2 | |
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HerEB-4866: Soon the duke and his troops defeat the ears and his men cut them up with their swords, until most of the enemy’s army lies wounded or slain on the field
Motif References: F535 | F535.5.1 | P555 | F1084 |
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HerEB-4950: The duke asks the small people who their king is and they take him to their ruler
Motif References: P555 |
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HerEB-5013: Not far from Arimaspi is the country of Kananea
Motif References: F531.6.9 |
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HerEB-5061: The king’s vassals can think of nothing better than to advise him to send the tribute which would allow them to remain at peace with the giants
Motif References: P531 |
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HerEB-5090: The king sends for the messenger and gives costly presents
Motif References: P14.15.2 | M500 |
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HerEB-5175: They gather and prepare to fight against the mighty army in the manner which the duke has advised
Motif References: F531.4.3 | K1080 | K2369 |
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HerEB-5222: The giants strike their comrades while vainly trying to hit their foes and thus suffer great harm from each other as well as from the duke’s men
Motif References: F531.6.12.6 | F531.6.12.7 |
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HerEB-5297: Duke Ernst is very pleased at having the injured giant and takes good care of him, often treating his wounds until he fully recovers
Motif References: W11.5 | P310.5 |
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HerEB-5333: Duke Ernst has ruled his duchy with honor for six years when one morning, as he is taking a stroll in front of his castle, he sees a ship enter the harbor
Motif References: M290 |
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HerEB-5440: They arrive at the country’s capital
Motif References: P320 | P550.1.1 | F1084 | P557.0.3 |
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HerEB-5570: After a furious battle, Duke Ernst valiantly captures the king
Motif References: R5 | R51.6 | V301 | P555 | P559 | F1084 |
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HerEB-5615: Duke Ernst then speaks to the king of the heathens about his journey to Jerusalem and the many hindrances in the way
Motif References: P320 |
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HerEB-5662: Then he leaves for Jerusalem with an escort of 2000 men
Motif References: V301 | V350 |
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HerEB-5690: While the nobleman lives in Jerusalem, he is well liked for his bravery and for causing the heathens such distress
Motif References: V19 | W33 | W34 |
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HerEB-5815: The duke travels on, enters Bavaria without anyone knowing, and sends for a vassal who, he knows, would not reveal his presence
Motif References: W34.2 | L111.1 | N735 |
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HerEB-5940: The Emperor recognizing him regrets his pardon and would not speak to Ernst
Motif References: V332 | L350 |
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Herzog Ernst D (1290)  View all

HerED-1: The honorable strives for honor
Motif References: W33 | P527 |
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HerED-85: Duke Ernst is a dauntless hero
Motif References: P54 | J146.2 |
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HerED-167: Duchess Adelheid is so renowned for good breeding, wisdom, and wealth that many princes want her as a wife
Motif References: T51 | H1381.3.1.1 |
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HerED-195: The messenger brings precious gifts, greets her nicely and hands her the letter
Motif References: T131.1 | T132 | T136.1 | T136.4.2 | T136.3.2 | T136.3 |
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HerED-435: The couple lives in harmony
Motif References: P50.0.1 | K2100 | K2110 | K2126 | K2298 |
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HerED-565: The emperor at first does not believe it, but the slanderer insists
Motif References: P550.1.1 | P557.0.4 |
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HerED-911: The duke knows that this was done on the authority of the emperor
Motif References: P14.15.2 |
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HerED-1023: The queen quickly sends the messenger back to his land with word to her son that the count has so grossly slandered him to the emperor that truly no one can help
Motif References: K2150 |
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HerED-1108: The princes plead for the duke suggesting that they shall help him make amends for any offense he has committed
Motif References: P310 | Q431 | K2102.1 |
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HerED-1115: When the duke learns that the emperor has summoned the princes to a council at Speyer, he decides to journey across the Rhine
Motif References: Q261 | Q263 | Q411 | Q421 |
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HerED-1220: When the duke has thus avenged himself the emperor learns that his relative is dead and the duke has escaped unharmed
Motif References: V69 | Q431 | P552.6 |
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HerED-1305: The imperial warriors surround the city of Regensburg, storm the walls on all sides in great force, and knights and foot soldiers die in large numbers
Motif References: F1084 |
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HerED-1375: The besieged in the city also suffer casualties
Motif References: P552.4 | P557.0.4 |
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HerED-1599: The garrison secretly sends a messenger to Duke Ernst to ask him how to save themselves, because they are convinced that they can no longer defend the city if they remain in it
Motif References: R75 | R75.1 | M100.0.1 | P 550.1.1 |
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HerED-1655: The emperor invades the country and breaks castles and strongholds by burning and pillage
Motif References: R310 | P550.1.1 |
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HerED-1670: Duke Ernst decides to journey overseas and take the cross for the sake of God and enter the service of the holy grave
Motif References: M100.0.1 | V531 |
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HerED-1845: They come into Hungary
Motif References: P320 | P324 | P324.1 |
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HerED-1901: The emperor then orders that Ernst be given much more gold, which is carried to the ship
Motif References: N399 |
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HerED-1993: Then they catch sight of a beautiful land racing toward them: it is called Grippia
Motif References: F730 |
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HerED-2057: The warriors row ashore and camp outside on a plain
Motif References: P91 | F760 |
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HerED-2260: After the meal they get up and walk about the city – staring in wonder at the huge treasures of gold, precious stones and beautiful ornaments
Motif References: F761.1.1 |
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HerED-2358: They discover a palace which has a gold roof and skillfully fashioned emerald walls that gleam
Motif References: F771 | F771.1.1.1 | F787 | F787.2 | | |
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HerED-2425: By the palace is a large and beautiful courtyard with many green cedars
Motif References: F771.7.1 |
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HerED-2550: They suddenly hear a strange cry that sounds like the screeching of a huge flock of wild cranes
Motif References: B20 | F511.0.9 |
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HerED-2685: The king and his nobles lead between them the most beautiful girl ever born
Motif References: B29 | P50.2 | B50 | B55 | F510.1 |
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HerED-2707: The king of Grippia walks in state to his table, where the princess is waiting
Motif References: P110 |
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HerED-2745: Duke Ernst and the count hear her crying and are moved with pity that the beautiful lady has no friend in all the throng
Motif References: R10.1 | R11.1.1 | R11.1 |
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HerED-2863: The Grippian people perform all sorts of wondrous games and feats in front of the couple
Motif References: M161.2 | P550.1.1 |
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HerED-2941: The princess is lethally wounded; the knights are infuriated and miserable
Motif References: F628.2 |
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HerED-3075: They depart and hurry toward the sea
Motif References: P552.1 |
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HerED-3145: The duke and the count reach the ships
Motif References: F1084 |
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HerED-3180: On the 12th day they reach a mighty mountain with many wrecked ships
Motif References: B42 | F711.2 | F711.2.6 | F754 | F806.1 | F806 |
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HerED-3347: The remaining six and Duke Ernst debate how to escape their fate
Motif References: K521.1.1 | B542.2.1 | B552 | K1861.1 |
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HerED-3435: They too save themselves from the young birds by getting out of the hides and climbing down the rock
Motif References: F55 |
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HerED-3575: They decide to build a raft and set to work at once
Motif References: F757.1.1 |
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HerED-3621: Nowadays this gem is called “the orphan”
Motif References: F826 | F721.1 | F512.1 | F512.1.1 |
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HerED-3685: The strange people greet them in a most respectful and friendly manner
Motif References: P320 |
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HerED-3715: The duke and his companions are well received by the king, who has a strong and beautiful Castilian horse led into the courtyard before them, since he hopes to find out by this means which of the knights is the leader
Motif References: H41 | H1154.3.1 | H1567 |
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HerED-3825: One of the neighbors of the king of Arimaspi is a strange race of people, called the Flat Hoofs, who often cause him trouble
Motif References: F551.5 | F1084 |
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HerED-3906: The battle is won, and those who get away flee to their strongholds or into the forest
Motif References: Q112.0.1 |
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HerED-3973: Duke Ernst hears of an unusual race of people who live by the sea in a land next to his own
Motif References: F511 | F511.2.5 | F542.1 | F542.2 |
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HerED-4013: Soon the duke and his troops defeat the ears and his men cut them up with their swords, until most of the enemy’s army lies wounded or slain on the field
Motif References: F535 | F535.5.1 | P555 | F1084 |
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HerED-4050: Duke Ernst asks the little people who their king is, and they take him to their ruler, who kisses each one of the knights
Motif References: P555 |
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HerED-4100: Not far from Arimaspi lives a savage race called the Canaanites
Motif References: F531.6.9 | P531 |
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HerED-4120: The king’s vassals can think of nothing better than to advise him to send the tribute which would allow them to remain at peace with the giants
Motif References: P532 |
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HerED-4161: The king sends for the messenger and gives him costly presents
Motif References: P14.15.1 | M500 | F531.4.5.1 | K1080 | K2369 |
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HerED-4221: The giants strike their comrades while vainly trying to hit their foes and suffer great harm from each other as well as from the duke’s men
Motif References: F531.6.12.6 | F531.6.12.7 |
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HerED-4262: When the duke gains the giant’s good will, he gives him good clothes and as soon as he is well allows him to go about freely wherever he wishes
Motif References: W11.5 | P310.5 |
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HerED-4337: The duke admits that he has long wanted to go to Jerusalem
Motif References: M290 |
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HerED-4521: They have a pleasant journey and soon arrive in a harbor in Ubian
Motif References: P320 | P550.1.1 |
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HerED-4755: The armies engage in a furious battle
Motif References: R5 | R51.6 | V301 | P555 | P559 | F1084 |
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HerED-4995: Duke Ernst then speaks to the king of Babylon about his journey to Jerusalem and the many hindrances in the way
Motif References: V301 | V350 |
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HerED-5137: Adelheid prays to the Virgin Mary to grant her to see her beloved son before she dies
Motif References: V19 | W33 | W34 |
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HerED-5265: On Christmas Eve they arrive in Babenberg
Motif References: L111.1 | N735 |
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HerED-5469: When the Emperor recognizes Ernst, he regrets his pardon
Motif References: M223 | L350 | V331 | V81 |
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Konrad Fleck, Flore und Blancheflur (ca. 1220)  View all

KFFB-1: People should live according to moral principles and lead a virtuous and pious life
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KFFB-90: The service of a lady is a high virtue and worth craving for
Motif References: P52.2 |
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KFFB-120: This is the story of two young lovers who fell in love with each other at the tender age of five
Motif References: T10 |
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KFFB-174: Locus amoenus: Description of flowers, meadow, nightingale, lark (merelîn) In the middle of the garden is an open space surrounded by four trees, which provide shade
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KFFB-222: When they sit down they speak about love
Motif References: V331.5 |
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KFFB-340: When Flôre’s uncle dies he inherits Hungeric (Hungary)
Motif References: R5 | T22.4 | V350 |
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KFFB-467: The king brings the countess to the queen
Motif References: V81 | T581 | T596 |
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KFFB-600: The two children grow up together and love each other from childhood on
Motif References: T61.5.2 |
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KFFB-690: As soon as they don’t see each other they are immediately unhappy until they meet again
Motif References: T24.1 | T24 |
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KFFB-749: When they go to school they kiss each other many times
Motif References: T23 |
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KFFB-820: In school they write on ivory tablets with golden stylus
Motif References: T91 |
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KFFB-890: The king tells the queen their son soon will be spoiled because of his love for Blancheflûr and demands to have her killed
Motif References: T84 |
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KFFB-1015: Flôre is informed, he begs his father to send Blancheflûr with him, but the king is adamant
Motif References: M302.7 | D1812.3.3 |
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KFFB-1106: Flôre interprets the dream: The doves are their love; the hawk is the king who wants to separate them
Motif References: T0 | J628 |
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KFFB-1255: Flôre promises to come to her in two weeks time
Motif References: T59 | H82.3 |
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KFFB-1332: The king’s messenger reminds Flôre to prepare for his journey
Motif References: T24.1 | P320 |
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KFFB-1440: The king grows ever angrier and sends for the queen to ask her advice
Motif References: R61 | Q437 | K2100 | K2112.5 |
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KFFB-1556: Story of the goblet: Caesar the king inherited it from his forebears and then it was stolen
Motif References: F866 |
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KFFB-1673: The merchants depart and Blancheflûr is sold to the Amiral
Motif References: R41.2 | T381 |
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KFFB-1731: Every day Blancheflûr prays to God grieving for Flôre, who is a heathen
Motif References: V301.1 | F855.2 | F999 | D1620 | K1864.2 |
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KFFB-2050: The grave is near a cathedral so all the church folk can see it
Motif References: F811 |
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KFFB-2120: The king has all promise never to reveal the truth
Motif References: M150 | F1041.21.7 |
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KFFB-2355: Flôre takes the golden stylus, Blancheflûr’s present, and wants to kill himself, but the queen interferes thus saving his life, and rebuking him that suicide will prevent him from seeing her yonder
Motif References: T94 |
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KFFB-2575: Flôre approaches the king, bids farewell and departs to search for Blancheflûr
Motif References: T91.6.2 |
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KFFB-2730: Flôre’s horse is white on one side and red on the other and a black line parts the two colors coming from the forehead to the tail
Motif References: B731.2.1 | F868 |
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KFFB-2907: Flôre prepares to suffer hardships until he finds Blancheflûr
Motif References: T24.6 | P320 |
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KFFB-3024: The host offers him food and drink but he is so love-sick he doesn’t notice his environment
Motif References: H11.1 | T24.2 |
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KFFB-3120: Flôre in alarm knocks over a silver goblet with wine
Motif References: Q45 | Q111.2 | Q114 |
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KFFB-3220: Flôre and his retinue have to wait for favorable winds and then set sail for Babylon
Motif References: K1812 | K1812.14.1 | K1817.4 |
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KFFB-3287: They travel 14 days and arrive at Baldac, a rich heathen town
Motif References: H151.6.2 |
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KFFB-3481: On the next morning they depart for Babylon
Motif References: P320 | P413 |
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KFFB-3579: The following morning Flôre asks the man to recommend a good host in Babylon
Motif References: H94 |
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KFFB-3655: The porter is a courteous old man who wears rich garments
Motif References: P320 | N853 |
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KFFB-3841: Flôre finally decides to take Minne’s advice
Motif References: H41 | H71 |
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KFFB-4017: The hostess believes devoutly that Flôre is love-sick
Motif References: T24.1 | T24 |
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KFFB-4117: The old man advises to give up the impossible task because the girl is carefully guarded
Motif References: T381 |
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KFFB-4224: In the tower stands a fountain magically connected to a marble pillar the same height as the tower
Motif References: D1620.1 |
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KFFB-4295: Inside his stronghold the Amiral has a big hall with an adjoining bed chamber where he rests with the lady of his choice
Motif References: S62 |
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KFFB-4403: The Amiral has a wonderful park full of flowers and exotic trees which were brought from afar
Motif References: F818 |
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KFFB-4483:
Motif References: H411.11.2 | T50 | H362 | F811 |
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KFFB-4539: Flôre is in dismay when he learns the story but promises to win her back or die
Motif References: N6 | N131 | F679.8 |
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KFFB-4715: The gatekeeper will try to have another game with him and Flôre is to promise to come the next morning and bring 1000 Marks as a bet
Motif References: N2.0.2 | K100 |
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KFFB-4880: Then Flôre is to tell his story and ask the gatekeeper’s help
Motif References: W11 | K2378.1 |
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KFFB-5149: The next morning the gatekeeper brings 1000 ounces in his lap
Motif References: N2.0.2 |
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KFFB-5329: Flôre reveals the gatekeeper that his dear lady Blancheflûr is captive in the tower and he came to her rescue
Motif References: K640 | N853 |
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KFFB-5455: Flôre is overjoyed that he succeeded in making the gatekeeper his ally and promises to reward him
Motif References: M290 | K1340 | K1342.0.1 |
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KFFB-5589: When Flôre jumps out the basket and doesn’t see his lady love he is in dismay and hurries back to the basket
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KFFB-5950: The happy couple retreats to Blancheflûr’s chamber, where Flôre tells her of his adventures
Motif References: T96 |
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KFFB-6180: One day Clâris gets up and tries to wake Blancheflûr, because both have to wait on the Amiral
Motif References: K1271 | P510 | |
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KFFB-6771: The captured couple arrives at the court
Motif References: F575.2 |
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KFFB-6869: Blancheflûr is the most beautiful of all women
Motif References: T89.2 | F575 | F1088.1 |
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KFFB-7205: The Amiral finally softens his heart
Motif References: R215 | P17.0.2 | P53 | P214.2 | F571 |
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König Rother (ca. 1160/70)  View all

KRot-1: By the western sea lives a king by the name of Rother in the city of Bare
Motif References: P12 | P12.10 | P14.15.2 | Z71.14 |
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KRot-45: His relative, Count Lipolt and other courtiers consider the Princess of Constantinople a fitting match
Motif References: T11.1.1 |
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KRot-93: Rother sends for Lipolt and tells him his request
Motif References: P14.15.1 | T51 | M150 |
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KRot-170: Finally they reach Constantinople
Motif References: Q114 |
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KRot-239: The queen and king receive the guests, Lipolt approaches the king asking for permission to present his message: King Rother requests the princess for his bride
Motif References: T50.1 | T381 | J1358 | R3 |
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KRot-382: The prisoners are starved
Motif References: R51 | R51.1 | P14.15.1 | M161.2 | P552.6 |
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KRot-494: Rother summons a council of war
Motif References: P552.6 | P557.0.1 | F531.6.9 |
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KRot-652: Berchter is overjoyed that the giant army joins them
Motif References: F531.4.5.1 | F531.6.9 | F531.4.5 |
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KRot-718: One year has gone by since the messengers departed and Rother suspects that King Constantin has killed them
Motif References: F531.6.8.5.1 | F610.1 |
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KRot-758: Rother has ships loaded with gold and precious goods
Motif References: K1812 | K1831.0.1 | K2350 |
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KRot-837: The queen inquires about the strangers and the cargo they brought
Motif References: F835.2.1 |
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KRot-909: Dietrich tells Constantin about King Rother’s ban toward him
Motif References: P322.2 | Q431 |
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KRot-988: When Asprian hears about the mistreatment of the messengers he immediately wants to take revenge
Motif References: F610 | F639 |
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KRot-1046: The wild warriors are so scary that a count complains to the king about the devil’s companions
Motif References: F628.1.1 |
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KRot-1147: After this incident the people are even more frightened of the guests
Motif References: W11 | W152 |
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KRot-1315: Six thousand knights receive horses, weapons, chain mail, food, flags, and six thousand footmen
Motif References: W11.2 |
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KRot-1465: All have their needs satisfied by Dietrich, no one is left out
Motif References: P50.0.1 | P110 | P632 |
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KRot-1647: The giant kills the chamberlain by splitting his head
Motif References: F531.5.11 |
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KRot-1745: Then the princess appears with her retinue
Motif References: P634.1 |
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KRot-1815: On the third day the poor come to Rother’s table
Motif References: W11.2 |
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KRot-1940: The maid tells Rother that her lady loves him and wants to meet him
Motif References: T10 | T41 |
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KRot-2004: Herlint praises Rother’s generosity
Motif References: P54 | K1349 |
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KRot-2110: Asprian gives Rother the proper shoes, a coat and twelve gold bullions
Motif References: T31.1 | T35 |
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KRot-2298: The princess pretends that she had a terrible dream: She must provide a bath for the prisoners otherwise she is condemned to hell
Motif References: H1212.1 | D1814.2 |
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KRot-2500: Rother sings and plays the harp to entertain the bruised and humiliated messengers
Motif References: F959 |
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KRot-2555: Meanwhile king Ymelot of Babylon begins an invasion to enforce his request for the princess
Motif References: T104 | R110 | P550.1.1 |
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KRot-2666: The giant Asprian slays many heathen enemies
Motif References: R74.4 | Q112.0.1 |
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KRot-2840: The scared ladies are thus forced to ask for his help
Motif References: R10.1 | K1371 | K1372.1 |
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KRot-2905: The queen sends a message to the king informing him that Rother has abducted the princess
Motif References: T580 | |
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KRot-2955: Constantin learns of his daughter’s abduction by Rother and swoons with grief
Motif References: F1084.21.7 | K1817.4 | D1071 | D1503.6 | D1331.1 |
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KRot-3145: A nobleman asks him if the jewel works on his two lame children
Motif References: K115 | K775.1 |
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KRot-3301: In Bari the desperate Lipolt tells Rother about the abduction, claiming it was his fault
Motif References: R187 | P533.1 | K1817.2 |
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KRot-3800: The disguised Rother and his men go to Ymelot’s court
Motif References: H94 | M302.7 |
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KRot-3965: Ymelot’s son wants to drown him as revenge for capturing his father
Motif References: J620 | J647 |
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KRot-4145: Arnold blows the battle horn to give Asprian notice
Motif References: R187 | R215 | F1084 |
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KRot-4545: Constantin accompanies the ladies to Rother
Motif References: W11.5 | W11.5.1 |
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KRot-4710: The queen kisses Rother’s men and blesses them
Motif References: Q112.0.1 |
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KRot-4827: Clangestion the Duke of Meran visits Rother
Motif References: P561 | F828 | P17 | |
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KRot-5064: Old Berchter advises Rother to retreat to the forest ending his life in piety as hermit
Motif References: P426.2 | P16.1 |
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Orendel (>1200)  View all

Orend-1: St
Motif References: V131.3 | V211 | F820 | D1318.5 | D1318.8 |
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Orend-88: After three days the waves wash up the coffin to the shore
Motif References: B53 | N101 |
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Orend-156: A king in Trier has three sons, the third is named Orendel
Motif References: Z71.14 | T130 | T131.1.2 | A1552 |
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Orend-251: After three years the ships are completed
Motif References: T11.1.1 | Z71.16 | Q72 | V80 | M100.0.1 |
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Orend-325: Orendel has a sculpture of the crucifixion made as donation for the holy grave
Motif References: V120 | F711.2.6 |
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Orend-375: St
Motif References: Z71.14 | V250 | P555 | N817.0.1 | F1084 |
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Orend-436: Five hundred heathens drown, the remaining are badly wounded
Motif References: V50 | | | |
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Orend-534: The king in dismay pretends to be a fisherman, whose companions have drowned and offers his services
Motif References: V229.17 | H900 | H914 | H970 | H975.0.1 | K1812 | K1831.1 |
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Orend-595: The fisherman Ise, overlord over eight hundred fishermen, brings the naked king to his castle
Motif References: P320 | D849.5.1 | K1812.4 |
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Orend-660: Ise wants to buy him a suit for daily wear and sell the gray suit
Motif References: Q20 | Q33 | V59 | V232.7 | V232 | V235 | V246 | N817.0.1 | D1381.3 | D1381.4 |
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Orend-730: St
Motif References: V80 | M183 | F821 | F900.1 | D1330 |
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Orend-780: Ise grants it and gives him two new trousers and three gold pennies
Motif References: R11.3 | R41.3 | V232 | V235 | V250 | G420 |
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Orend-827: Praying at the holy grave he offers his body and soul because he has nothing else to give
Motif References: H1561.1 |
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Orend-881: While watching the tournament Orendel bemoans the loss of his knights wishing to have a horse fit for the court
Motif References: M220 |
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Orend-966: Mercian has his wild horse brought that only recently had killed three grooms
Motif References: V232.7 | F618.1 | F834 | D1620.2 | D1620 |
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Orend-1023: Mercian watches Orendel and praises him
Motif References: R222 | P561 | F628 |
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Orend-1115: Orendel mounts his horse and rides to the queen, who has the doors shut because of his battle rage
Motif References: F1041.8.6 | |
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Orend-1200: The templars send for the terrible giant Martwin
Motif References: F531.2 | F531.4.11 | F531.6.17.9 | F829 | D1620.1 | D1620 | D1620.2 | D1620.2.4 |
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Orend-1275: Giant Metwin carries a very long spear (four fathoms)
Motif References: F531.5 | F628.2.3 |
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Orend-1347: The hero presents all the giant’s belongings to the travelling people
Motif References: V232.1 | V250 | F1084 | P555 |
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Orend-1441: The queen greets Orendel, thanks him and wants to offer him a castle and a country
Motif References: Q301 | Q333 | Q338 | K1812 |
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Orend-1538: The queen treats Graysuit with a luxurious dinner
Motif References: M500 | F531.5 |
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Orend-1596: In the morning the queen has brought a horse with an ivory saddle and a gold ornate breastplate bright as the sun
Motif References: F824 | F829 | F833 |
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Orend-1659: Christ’s sends him three archangels for help, who carry swords
Motif References: V232.1 | V232 | F628.2.3 | F1084 |
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Orend-1780: Meanwhile Queen Bride prays and fasts at the holy grave to save the king, who comes to her not long afterwards
Motif References: V235 | T351 | P623 |
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Orend-1867: 1600 heathens from the desert Salumje together with giant Pelian march to the fortress
Motif References: M100.0.1 | V246 | M500 | F531.5 |
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Orend-2020: Outside he meets the giant who wears three harnesses: one of horn, the second made of silver, the third of steel
Motif References: V232.1 | F531.5.7.0.2 | F565.1 | F565 | F628.2.3 | F824 | |
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Orend-2159: The queen demands that the heathens convert to Christianity
Motif References: Q40 | Q42 | V331 |
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Orend-2230: Orendel asks the queen for leave
Motif References: R41.3 | Q113.0.1 | V123.1 | P557.0.4 |
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Orend-2449: While the queen is asleep a dwarf visits her demanding her love
Motif References: T75.0.1 | V245 | F451.5.8 | F451.6.11 | F451.5.18 | Q458 | R75 | P559 |
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Orend-2559: Orendel and twenty kings lead an army to the desert where 72 kings rule
Motif References: P14.15.2 | R75 | J1358 | P556 |
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Orend-2665: The kings ask the messenger if he received a message
Motif References: V232 | V250 | P550.2 | J2460 | J2461.1 |
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Orend-2854: Elin promises to convert, Orendel summons priests and he and other heathens are baptized
Motif References: V246 | V331 | P557.0.4 |
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Orend-2999: They rest for three days
Motif References: P320 |
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Orend-3108: Duke Mersilian and his brother ride to Apulia and cross the Tiber to Rome over Metz to Trier
Motif References: V331 | V331.10 | V332 | P557.0.4 |
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Orend-3169: Bride dreams that the holy grave is under heathen sway
Motif References: Z71.3.2 | V246 | M301.10 | M302.7 | A1002 | D1812.3.3 |
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Orend-3207: The gray suit is enclosed in a stone coffin
Motif References: R10.1 | K1817.2 |
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Orend-3257: The king demands Bride’s love
Motif References: M500 |
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Orend-3290: Bride is brought naked into prison and is beaten so heavily that blood flows from her body
Motif References: R41.3 | T75.2.1 | Q499 |
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Orend-3355: Ise and his men set off with their ships and travel 700 miles to her rescue
Motif References: M500 |
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Orend-3430: The two approach the door where a very old Christian doorkeeper, Duke Achilles, is in service
Motif References: P320 | F545.1 | N738 |
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Orend-3525: Duke Achilles visits the king and speaks of his 72 years of service
Motif References: T210.1 | M500 |
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Orend-3653: Orendel takes his sword and shield and challenges the king to battle
Motif References: W121 | V211.10 | V250 | B291.1.0.1 | V331.2 | Q421 | P556.0.1 | F966 | F1084 |
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Orend-3783: They burn the castle, embark their ships and sail to Ackers
Motif References: R10.1 | Q261 | Q421 | D1364.7 | K1817.2 |
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Orend-3889: Bride informs Orendel that the holy grave is liberated
Motif References: F63.2 | M301.10 | M341.1 |
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Salman und Morolf (>1200)  View all

SaMor-1: A child is born in Jerusalem chosen to rule over all Christianity, King Salomon the wise
Motif References: T131.1.3 | M310.1 | M314 | V331 | V332 | M359 | M369.2 |
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SaMor-9: One day Salome goes to the cathedral to attend mass
Motif References: T134 | F575 |
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SaMor-20: When the fourth year of Salomon’s and Salome’s marriage has passed, the mighty heathen Fore, who loves beautiful women (his father’s name was Minnolt), learns of her beauty
Motif References: T11.1.1 | H1381.3.1.1 |
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SaMor-33: The King of Duscan promises 5000 men
Motif References: P14.15.2 | T51 | P557.0.3 |
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SaMor-40: Infuriated, King Salomon threatens that it will cost the king’s life
Motif References: T104 |
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SaMor-46: King Salomon refuses to give Salome up voluntarily
Motif References: P550.1.2 |
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SaMor-59: Now King Salomon hurries to send for his allies: the King of Morocco, citizens and nobles of Masseille, Sorent: 35,000 men gather
Motif References: R5 | R75 | P555 | P557.0.3 | F1084 |
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SaMor-66: The captured King Fore is taken to King Salomon’s court
Motif References: R41 |
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SaMor-77: Salome and Fore see each other every day
Motif References: D812.6 | D1076 | D1355.4 | D1426 |
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SaMor-89: Salomon thinks that there never was a human being who had only the tenth of Morolf’s wisdom
Motif References: T41 | T92 | T249 | K2213 |
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SaMor-103: Salome frees Fore and he elopes
Motif References: T32.1 | R162 | M359 |
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SaMor-111: After half a year the minstrel appears and brings two turtle doves
Motif References: H82 | D1361.11 |
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SaMor-118: Salome can hardly await the end of mass and before the blessing she takes the root
Motif References: D967 | D1364.31 | K1884 | D1960.4 | D1962 | |
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SaMor-122: Morolf has been a surgeon’s assistant and therefore pleads to see the queen to see if he can help her
Motif References: K522.0.1 | K1860 | K1884 |
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SaMor-129: Salomon bans Morolf who hides in an oven
Motif References: F852.2 | D1978 |
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SaMor-135: On the fifth day Salomon learns that the coffin has been broken and the queen has escaped
Motif References: Q72.1 | Q112 | R227.2 |
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SaMor-147: Morolf visits an old Jew with a snow-white beard hanging over his belt
Motif References: K839 | K1821 | K2010 |
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SaMor-158: The king hopes that Morolf will rescue the queen with his tricks
Motif References: S115 | M125 | M155.2 | K833 | H1220 |
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SaMor-171: Morolf throws the corpse into a dump so no one will know that he has asked
Motif References: H41.9 | D1151 | H1574.1 | K1817.2 | K2357.2 |
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SaMor-183: After King Fore Queen Salome arrives
Motif References: N1.3 | N2.3.1 | H31.10 | H509.3 | F679.8 |
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SaMor-208: Salome has brought an extraordinarily ornate chess set inlaid with many jewels
Motif References: N2.6.3 | N8 | F899.2 | D1620.2 |
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SaMor-226: Morolf begins to sing a song of King David in a wonderful voice
Motif References: H12 | F556 |
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SaMor-250: Morolf demands truce until the next morning
Motif References: K625 | K625.2 |
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SaMor-275: With his scissors Morolf cuts the hair of the twelve watchmen and with a razor he cuts out squares
Motif References: S116.4 | S139 | K629 |
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SaMor-289: Morolf escapes to the harbor where he gets into the small boat
Motif References: S133 | S182.2 | R350 | Q488.2 | K625 |
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SaMor-307: Morolf arrives and introduces himself as chamberlain who wants to tell the queen that Morolf is captured
Motif References: Q488 | K873 | K1240 | K1810.1 |
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SaMor-317: Morolf disappears with his boat
Motif References: R219 |
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SaMor-328: With the help of a reed and a leather leash he is able to breathe and hide for a couple of days
Motif References: J641 | J647 | F1041.9 |
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SaMor-342: Salomon asks Morolf for his advice how to win back the queen
Motif References: P14.15.1 |
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SaMor-359: The king covers his armor with a pilgrim’s habit and his spike helmet with a slouch hat
Motif References: R187 | K1812 | K1817.2 | K2357.2 |
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SaMor-399: But Salome scourns his love telling him that she is in love with the heathen king whom she loves three times better than him
Motif References: T70 | M290 |
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SaMor-412: But the queen fears Salomon’s power
Motif References: M20 | N831 |
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SaMor-431: The queen promises her love forever if Fore hangs Salomon
Motif References: M290 | K2213.3 |
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SaMor-446: The king’s sister leads him to a beautiful chamber
Motif References: P428.1 | A1461.2.1 |
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SaMor-460: Salomon refuses
Motif References: M161.2 |
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SaMor-472: Two knights have order to watch the path to the castle to ward off the heathens if they take to flight
Motif References: M290 |
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SaMor-502: Salomon blows his horn twice
Motif References: R187 | F1084 |
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SaMor-518: The queen pleads to Salomon for her life
Motif References: M302.7 | M311.4 | D1812.3.3 | K2213 |
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SaMor-527: Morolf rebukes her with a very different interpretation: one high oak as gallows
Motif References: Q413 |
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SaMor-544: The heathen king Isolt learns of Fore’s death and summons an army of 30,000 men
Motif References: P91 | Q595 |
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SaMor-552: Morolf speaks no word until he cuts the enemies banner to ground
Motif References: V331 | V332 | F628.2 | F1084 |
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SaMor-575: The heathen princess is baptized and tutored in the Christian faith for four and a half years
Motif References: T11.1 | K2357.2 |
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SaMor-591: Princian comes forward and demands something to drink from the queen
Motif References: R227.2 | T230 | D1355.4 | K2213 |
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SaMor-606: Morolf has his head clean shaven, his disguise consists of two earrings and a pilgrim’s collar
Motif References: D967 | D1360 | K1815.2 | K1817.2 | K1818 | K1821 | D1870 |
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SaMor-625: Morolf’s performance as cripple is so convincing that everyone gives him money
Motif References: P320 | D1342.1 | K1817.2 |
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SaMor-645: The queen notices that the healing ring is missing
Motif References: K1817.3 | K1817.1 | K1834 |
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SaMor-667: Morolf plays the harp
Motif References: K1816 | K1817.4 |
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SaMor-692: After half a year absence, Morolf returns to Jerusalem
Motif References: F451.10 | K1344 | B81 |
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SaMor-712: The mermaid advises the dwarf Madelfor to wear a mist cap and go outside because she can smell German harnesses
Motif References: D1361.15 | D1960 |
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SaMor-729: The frightened king takes Salome by the hand and tries to escape through the tunnel but the wall cracks
Motif References: F1084 |
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SaMor-742: The next morning Morolf challenges Princian to single combat
Motif References: V52 | T243.1 | P555 | P556.0.1 |
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SaMor-772: Morolf kills the heathens and travels back to Jerusalem
Motif References: S131 | T200 |
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SaMor-778: (continuation in a Straßburgian print verse 783, 3) The young queen is a very faithful wife
Motif References: T86 | Q172.3 | T210.1 | V232.2 | V462 | Q520 | E754.2.2 | F1041.1.2 |
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Trierer Floyris (1170)  View all

TrFlor-1: Ia1 The hostess devoutly believes that Flôre is love-sick
Motif References: T24.1 | T24 |
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TrFlor-2: The old man advises to give up the impossible task because the girl is carefully guarded
Motif References: T381 |
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TrFlor-3: Ia2 In the tower stands a fountain magically connected to a marble pillar the same height as the tower
Motif References: D1620.1 |
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TrFlor-4: Inside his stronghold the Amiral has a big hall with an adjoining bed chamber where he rests with the lady of his choice
Motif References: S62 |
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TrFlor-5: The Amiral has a wonderful park full of flowers and exotic trees which were brought from afar
Motif References: F818 |
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TrFlor-6: Ib1 Beneath is a river with clear water
Motif References: H411.11.2 | T50 | H362 | F811 |
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TrFlor-7: Daries advises that Flôre put on his best clothes the next morning and go to the tower and measure its height and width
Motif References: N131 |
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TrFlor-8: IIa1 Flore inquires about the architecture of the tower
Motif References: W11 |
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TrFlor-9: IIb1 Flôre reveals to the gatekeeper that his dear lady Blancheflûr is captive in the tower and he came to her rescue
Motif References: K640 | N853 |
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TrFlor-10: IIb2
Motif References: M290 | K1340 | K1342.0.1 |
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TrFlor-11: When Flôre jumps out the basket and doesn’t see his lady love he is in dismay and hurries back to the basket
Motif References: N737 | T35.5 | |
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TrFlor-12: IIIa1 The happy couple retreats to Blancheflûr’s chamber, where Flôre tells her his adventures
Motif References: T96 |
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TrFlor-13: IIIa1,200 One day Clâris gets up and tries to wake Blancheflûr, because both have to wait on the Amiral
Motif References: K1271 | P510 |
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TrFlor-14: IIIb2 The captured couple arrives at the court
Motif References: T89.2 | F575 | F1088.1 |
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TrFlor-15: IVa2 The Amiral finally softens his heart
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TrFlor-16:
Motif References: P17.0.2 |
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