Der Stricker, Die Martinsnacht (>1220/50)
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Maere and Novellas
Der Stricker, Die Martinsnacht (>1220/50)
Fischer, H.(ed.): Der Stricker. Verserzählungen (=ATB 53). 2nd ed. Tübingen 1967. Nr. 11, p. 131–142
StrMN-1:
A rich peasant and his servants drink during St. Martin’s night. Thieves pass by and break into the cow stable. The bravest goes in but the watchdogs bark. The peasant goes out to see what happened. The thief undresses and poses as St. Martin who has come to save the stable of thieves.
Motif References:
K 1842 Living person acts as image of saint
StrMN-104:
While the peasant drinks on with his servants in honor of St. Martin, the thieves steal the cattle.
Motif References:
K 330 Means of hoodwinking the guardian or owner
K 341 Owner’s interest distracted while goods are stolen
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