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Aisha and the Black Cat

In short: Compare the two daughters’ places in the household at the start of this Moroccan folktale.

Aisha and the Black Cat · Two childhoods under one roof FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 143 Aisha and the Black Cat Compare the two daughters’ places in the household at the start of this Moroccan folktale. Origin One of the Moroccan family tales published by Jilali El Koudia. Atlas record 2003 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF Two childhoods under one roof Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

One of the Moroccan family tales published by Jilali El Koudia.

In El Koudia’s telling, Aisha and Tabla share a father. After Aisha’s mother dies, Tabla’s mother treats Aisha like a servant. The father speaks up for Aisha, but the household’s tensions continue. Jealousy sets a new conflict in motion.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2003 · Morocco · oral tale tradition
    Jilali El Koudia & Roger Allen · Moroccan Folktales · Aisha and the Black Cat, pp. 120–122 · Published collection

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