Folk Traditions of the Arab World: A Guide to Motif Classification

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Volume I Acknowledments A Note on Transliteration Introduction A Note on Data Presentations, Abbreviations, and Archival Materials Synopsis A. Mythological and Related Belief Motifs B. Animals C. Tabu D. Magic and Similar Supernatural Occurrences E. The Dead F. Marvels G. Ogres and Satan H. Tests J. The Wise and the Foolish K. Deceptions L. Reversal M. Ordaining the Future N. Chance and Fate P. Society Q. Rewards and Punishments R. Captives and Fugitives S. Unnatural T. Sex U. The Nature of Life V. Religion and Religious Services W. Traits of Characteristics X. Humor Z. Miscellaneous Groups of Motifs Appendix I. Locations Tale-types: Chart Additional New Tale-types Appendix II. An Islam-Based Worldview Appendix III. The Egyptian Fold Ballad Bibliography: Archival Materials Volume II Introduction hamzah ayn A B C D/D E F G H/H I J K/Kh L M N O P Q R S/S T/T U V W Y Z/Z