The rash promise is a common motif in medieval and folk literature , especially fairy tales .[ 1] [ 2] It was also termed a blind promise or rash boon. It is classified in the Motif-Index of Folk-Literature as motif M223[ 3] [ 4] and likely has an Oriental origin.[ 5]
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