The constellation
J953 Self-deception of the lowly
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- Presumption of the lowly · J950 entry
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- Dog proud of his clog. Thinks that the clog on his neck is a decoration · J953.1 entry
- Bad singer thinks he is talented: driven from theatre · J953.2 entry
- Flute-player thinks song meant for the prince is sung to him. Punished for presumption · J953.3 entry
- Ass who carried divine image thinks people bow before him · J953.4 entry
- Disdain of the wolf for the dog. Is fleeing from dog's master not from him · J953.5 entry
- Gnats think they have thrown horse down. He has only rolled over · J953.6 entry
- Crow thinks harvesters are stealing his grain · J953.7 entry
- Woman in finery in church thinks people are standing up to see her when they rise at gospel reading · J953.8 entry
- Spider thinks that it has held back the wind · J953.9 entry
- Gnats apologize for lighting on bull's horn. He had not felt their weight · J953.10 entry
- Crow alighting on falling tree thinks his weight made it fall · J953.11 entry
- Glowworm thinks he shines like stars · J953.12 entry
- Fox thinks his elongated shadow at sunrise makes him as large as elephant · J953.13 entry
- Jackal falls into dye vat, tries to pose as peacock: detected · J953.14 entry
- Animals each think moon shines for his benefit · J953.15 entry
- Owl thinks echoes of his hoots are sounds of praise · J953.16 entry
- Rat imagines himself owner of camel. He is attached to camel by string · J953.17 entry
- Rag accidentally in king's wardrobe thinks it is a ribbon · J953.18 entry