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Group No. 29


Letter

A. Mythological Motifs

Group No.

A2500 – A2599

Group name

Animal characteristics – miscellaneous

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A2513.0.1. Eanstence of animals depends upon existence of man. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2523. Why animal is evil. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2524.5. Why lion is brave. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2524.6. Why dog is bold. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2525.3. Why fox is sly. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2527.1. Why cock is vain and selfish. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2528.1. Why leopard is strong. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2531.0.1. Wild animals lose their ferocity. Jewish: Neuman. (Cf. A2295.)
 
A2532.1. Why snakes are venomous. (Cf. A2235.) – Choctaw: Alexander N. Am. 64; India: Thompson-Balys; Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2537.1. Why fish is stupid. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2537.2. Why ass is stupid. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2571.0.1. Adam gives name to all animals. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2571.0.2. Adam names male animals, Eve, female. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2571.0.3. God gives animals their name on first Sabbath. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2571.0.4. Names of animals explained by their characteristics. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2578. Why animal has long life. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2578.2. Why eagle has long life. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2585. Why there is enmity between certain animals and man. Jewish: Neuman.
 
A2585.1. Origin of enmity between serpent and man. Jewish: Neuman.

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