Alfatin

Alfatin
   Moorish hero who with his horse, which is green, sleeps in a cave in the Sierra de Agner from whence he and his steed will emerge at the appointed time to avenge his people. Green as a colour is connected both with Islam and with fairyland. Other instances are given under Sleeping Princes.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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  • Sleeping Princes —    The story of a prince and his retinue who sleep in a cavern awaiting the clarion call to serve their country is a common feature of European myth. The prevalance of these stories is doubtless linked with the early custom whereby on the death… …   Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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