The constellation
J2462 Foolish bridegroom follows instructions literally
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The same sky, in words
filed under
- Literal obedience · J2460 entry
beneath it
- The dog Parsley in the soup. The foolish bridegroom is told to put parsley in the soup. He throws in his dog, which is named Parsley · J2462.1 entry
- Casting sheep's eyes at the bride. The foolish bridegroom is told to cast sheep's eyes at the bride. He buys some at the butcher shop and throws them at her · J2462.2 entry
- Foolish husband puts out wife's eyes at night because he heard that a beautiful wife is an enemy · J2462.3 entry
carried in tale type
- Like Dogs · ATU 1686A