The constellation
J2401 Fatal imitation. (Cf. J2411.1, J2411.2, J2413.4.2, J2422.)
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The same sky, in words
filed under
- Foolish imitation · J2400 entry
cross-ref
- Imitation of magic rejuvenation unsuccessful. (Cf. J2401.) · J2411.1 entry
- Imitation of miraculous horse-shoeing unsuccessful. Christ takes off a horse's foot to shoe it and then successfully replaces it. (Cf. J2401.) · J2411.2 entry
- Fowl makes another animal believe that he has had his leg cut off. Says that he has received large pay. He has his leg hidden under his wing. The elephant (hippopotamus) cuts his off and bleeds to death. (Cf. J2401.) · J2413.4.1 entry
- Fowl makes another animal believe that he has had his neck cut off. He has his neck hidden under his wing. The hare cuts his off and dies. (Cf. J2401.) · J2413.4.2 entry
- The scythe cuts one man's head off. All have theirs cut off · J2422 entry
carried in tale type
- The Clever Boy · ATU 1542
- Not to Sleep Three Nights · ATU 813*