| Theme | Explanation | Tale(s) | |-------|-------------|----------| | | Good deeds of the mother generate merit that protects the son; the son’s gratitude generates further merit for the mother. | Amma Paniyak Hitha , Sithumina Dola | | Inter‑generational Continuity | Mother transmits cultural knowledge (e.g., weaving, herbal lore) that secures the son’s future status. | Sithumina Dola , Tharu Gaha | | Agency of Female Figures | In three tales the mother negotiates with spirits or uses magical objects, showing agency beyond domestic sphere. | Kande Yaka Amme , Mulu Rasa Amma , Kalu Kiri Amme | | Balancing Dual Loyalties | Piyasa Nangi foregrounds a moral dilemma where the son must reconcile loyalty to mother and spouse. | Piyasa Nangi |