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Rhodopis and the Sandal

In short: An eagle flies away with a sandal and drops it into the king’s lap in Memphis.

Rhodopis and the Sandal · The sandal’s journey FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 63 Rhodopis and the Sandal An eagle flies away with a sandal and drops it into the king’s lap in Memphis. Origin Ancient Egypt · setting of the tale Atlas record 1st century BCE–1st century CE First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The sandal’s journey 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

Ancient Egypt · setting of the tale

In Strabo’s Geography, the eagle takes the sandal from a servant while Rhodopis is bathing. The king is struck by the sandal’s shape and the way it arrived. The search leads to Rhodopis in Naucratis. The point of comparison with Cinderella is the shoe as a clue to its owner. Strabo presents the story as a tale people tell in his discussion of the pyramids.

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  1. 1st century BCE–1st century CE · Ancient Egypt · setting of the tale
    Strabo · Geography, XVII.1.33

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