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Folklore Motifs (Dewey 398.2)


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Motifs of Folklore (Dewey 398.2)


MOTIFS: Magical powers * | Transformations * | Magical objects * | Trickery * | Wishes * | Long sleep *


MAGICAL POWERS




TRANSFORMATIONS

MAGICAL OBJECTS




TRICKERY

WISHES


  • The Two Stonecutters [Japan]
  • Nothing at All by Wanda Gag [1942 Caldecott Honor]
  • The Fisherman and His Wife

    LONG SLEEP




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    For a broadened view of folklore, refer to The Folktale by Stith Thompson for tale types and motifs.

    For your reading enjoyment, peruse "Folk Tales of the North American Indians" by Stith Thompson. It includes tales categorized by culture group and motif.