Origin of alligator's scales. (Cf. A2311.7.)

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Origin of alligator's scales. (Cf. A2311.7.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: body. · Origin of animal characteristics: body covering. · view the constellation · filed as A2315.2

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general Dh III 10. – Am. Negro: (Georgia): Harris Nights 26.

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Filed under Origin of fish's scales.

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Origin of shell-fish's black scales

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Why crocodile has rough skin. (Cf. A2315.2.)

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