pound of flesh (Q120826880)
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narrative motif documented in Thompson's Motif-Index of Folk-Literature
- J1161.2.
- Fleischpfand
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | pound of flesh |
narrative motif documented in Thompson's Motif-Index of Folk-Literature |
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Statements
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Icelandic
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24 December 2022
Italian Novella
Pound of flesh.
J1130-J1199. Cleverness in the law court
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Literal pleading frees man from pound of flesh contract. Contract does not give the right to shed blood. Impossible, therefore, to carry out. (English)
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