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KhittyHawk Since: Aug, 2009
2012-03-17 21:04:45

Okay, I found something similar - The Legend of the Lambton Worm. I still don't think that's the version I read, because I'm dead sure there was a line about a dog and the man saw his daughter, not his son, so I'm still digging.

albinotiger Since: Mar, 2011
2012-03-18 06:55:00

That sounds very similar to the Bible Story of Jephthah's daughter. However, there's no monster, only an army, and he doesn't slay his daughter but she is the first one out of his house so she goes into temple service. So based on what you said, it's probably a Jewish myth that's very similar.

Irrisia Since: May, 2009
2012-03-19 07:58:08

I remember this ending from a fairy tale, but I can't remember which one. I think he arranges with his wife to have his old hunting dog released, but his daughter runs out instead. I'll have a dig around.

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