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Jack and the Tiger

In short: Hear how a song becomes a signal in a Jack tale recorded on Andros.

Jack and the Tiger · The song that serves as a signal FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 140 Jack and the Tiger Hear how a song becomes a signal in a Jack tale recorded on Andros. Origin Jack tales from Andros Island in the Bahamas. Atlas record 1918 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The song that serves as a signal Reach¹ 2/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 3 records · 2 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Jack tales from Andros Island in the Bahamas.

The Tiger abducts the princess. When Jack imitates the Tiger’s song, the princess answers from the pit where she is held. In the Santal telling published in 1909, the woman herself sings when she returns home. The 1935 performance by Alexander Finderson and his group lets you hear the shift from speech to singing.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1918 · Andros, The Bahamas
    Elsie Clews Parsons · Folk-Tales of Andros Island · Father Found III–IV · Published collection
  2. 1935 · Andros, The Bahamas
    Alexander Finderson and group · AFC 1935/001
  3. 1909 · Santal Parganas, India
    Cecil Henry Bompas · Folklore of the Santal Parganas · XLV. The Tiger’s Bride · Published collection

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