Two Stories of King Midas in the Judeo-Spanish Speaking World: Isak Papo and Matilda Koén-Sarano’s Versions of the ATU782 «Midas and the Donkey’s Ears», and ATU775 «Midas’ Short-sighted Wish» / Dos cuentos del rey Midas en la tradición oral judeoespañola: las versiones de Isak Papo y Matilda Koén-Sarano del ATU782 «Midas y las orejas de asno» y ATU775 «El rey Midas y el toque de oro»

Abstract. This paper examines two tale-types classified as ATU782 «Midas and the Donkey’s Ears», and ATU775 «Midas’ Short-sighted Wish» in the Judeo-Spanish speaking-world. The two examples, one from Bosnia recorded by Isak Papo and the other from Greece collected by Matilda Koén-Sarano, constitute...

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Main Author: Zeljko Jovanovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Jaén 2018-07-01
Series:Boletín de Literatura Oral
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Online Access:https://revistaselectronicas.ujaen.es/index.php/blo/article/view/3662/3258