right so that was unhelpful

[jmtorres]

So I was on tvtropes, doing legitimate research of all things, and um, look I'm not going to link because I'm not a bastard, but if you're really interested the name of the trope is "Becoming the Mask."

Anyway, one of the examples was--

One medieval legend is a very literal taking of the trope, that of an ugly man who for years wore a mask that made him beautiful until when he finally took it off he found that his face had grown into the mask's shape, making him truly handsome.

--which lacks useful signifiers like the title of the legend, the name of the character, or even the country of origin. Also no keywords that have helped me in googling it.

Anyone recognize it?

Comments

[qem_chibati]

Could it be the thief and the mask? http://www.rogerjenkins.com.sg/thiefandmask.html

[jmtorres]

Maybe! Hmm...

[lferion]

I don't, but I hope someone does! I want to read it!