Die demütige Frau (>1230)
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Maere and Novellas
Die demütige Frau (>1230)
von der Hagen, Fr.H.: Neues Gesamtabenteuer: die Sammlung der mittelhochdeutschen Mären und Schwänke des 13. und 14. Jahrhunderts/ ed. by Heinrich Niewöhner 2nd ed., Vol. 1, Nr. 36, Dublin 1967. p. 158–160
DemF-1:
A count fell from grace because he had praised his wife’s virtues over all others. The emperor has mercy on him if he can prove what he has been saying. The count asks the emperor to come to his castle. In the middle of the night he calls for his wife to serve the guest. The countess appears in a silk shirt and open hair and serves the guest and acts spotlessly even when the guest throws a bowl.
Motif References:
Q 433.12 Punishment. Abridgement of freedom until extravagant boast is confirmed
H 473 Test of wife’s obedience
H 474 Complacent wife agrees with all of husband’s absurd statements (actions)
DemF-187:
On the next day after the mass the emperor is treated well and given presents before he leaves. He has to admit that the lady’s virtue and her meekness is a model for every woman. The count accompanies the emperor back to the court and has it prepared that they arrive during the night. He has sent for the empress.
Motif References:
H 473 Test of wife’s obedience
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