How turtle got snake-like head. (Cf. A2247.2.)

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How turtle got snake-like head. (Cf. A2247.2.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: body. · Origin of animal characteristics: head. · view the constellation · filed as A2320.2

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North American IndigenousMyths of the Cherokee, Wonder Stories — Myth 8484. THE MAN WHO MARRIED THE THUNDER'S SISTER

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Filed under Origin of animal characteristics: head.

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How snake got small head. (Cf. A2213.1.)How lizard got red head. (Cf. A2211.8.)Why crab has no head Why bird's head is so large Why crocodile has marks of water pot on head Why palm-rat has swollen head Origin of bird crests Origin of hair and mane Origin of animals' ears Origin and nature of animal's horns

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Snake and turtle exchange head for fangs. Explains snake's fangs and snake-like head of turtle. (Cf. A2320.2, A2345.5.)

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