A motif index of The thousand and one nights

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Acknowledgments A Note on Transliteration Introduction List of Abbreviations and Signs A Note on Data Presentation, Abbreviations 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 of Fortune M. Ordaining the Future N. Chance and Fate P. Society Q. Rewards and Punishments R. Captives and Fugitives S. Unnatural Cruelty T. Sex U. The Nature of Life V. Religion and Religious Services W. Traits of Character X. Humor Z. Miscellaneous Groups of Motifs Other References to Motifs Titles of Tales according to Burton's Translation (Nos. 1-169) Alphabetical Index of Motifs Register of Tale-types References to Tale-types Appendix: Titles of Tales 170-262 in Burton's Translation General Index