Why coyote has yellow patch behind his ears. (Cf. A2218.4.)

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Why coyote has yellow patch behind his ears. (Cf. A2218.4.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: color and smell. · view the constellation · filed as A2412.1.3

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Filed under Markings of mammals.

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Coyote burnt when hay is set afire: hence yellow patch behind his ears

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