Why crocodile has half a tongue. (Cf. A2239.7.)

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Why crocodile has half a tongue. (Cf. A2239.7.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: body. · Origin of animal characteristics: face. · view the constellation · filed as A2344.1.1.1

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Crocodile is punished for trying to attack man he is carrying: has only half tongue

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