In his analysis of fairy tales, Vladimir Propp identified this role as the donor and listed it as one of the seven roles found in fairy tales. Before giving the hero magical support or advice, the donor may also test the hero, by questioning him, setting him tasks, or making requests of him.
In his examination of fairy tales, Vladimir Propp designated this role as the benefactor and included it among the seven roles discovered in fairy tales. Before providing magical assistance or counsel to the hero, the benefactor may also challenge the hero by posing questions, assigning tasks, or making demands on him.