Edolanz (>1250)
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Matière de Bretagne
Edolanz (>1250)
Meyer-Benfey, H.: Mittelhochdeutsche Übungsstücke, 2nd ed., Halle/Saale 1920. p. 145-150.
Edol-1:
(=Edolanz A) Edolanz rescues Gawan and a lady by killing a giant. Edolanz comes upon a castle where he kills two dragons and four lions. (58) Edolanz and Gawan on quest for adventure Edolanz enters “lvrtens walt”- forest of adventures, Gawan takes another road. (90) Edolanz meets an extraordinarily small dwarf clad in blue and riding a white buck, who gives information about adventure at a perilous castle nearby.
Motif References:
B 11.11 Fight with dragon
R 110 Rescue of captive
F 451.2.1.1 Dwarfs are small
F 451.6.2 Dwarf rides
F 531.6.12.6 Giant slain by man
B 557 Unusual animal as riding horse
F 628.2.3 Strong man kills giant
B 731 Fanciful color of animal
F 771 Extraordinary castle (house, palace)
F 812.3 Forest of dangers (wonders)
H 1221 Quest for adventure
H 1233.4 Supernatural creature as helper on quest.
H 1561.6 Test of valor: fight with giant [warrior, dwarf-hero, dragon etc.]
Edol-2:
(=Edolanz B) Various combats of Edolanz and of Arthurian knights. Feast after peace is made.
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