Why peccary has spots

Motif

Why peccary has spots.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: color and smell. · view the constellation · filed as A2412.1.6

Cited in the index

general S. Am. Indian (Yagua): Steward-Métraux BBAE CXLIII (3) 736.

Within the index

Filed under Markings of mammals.

Filed beside it

White markings on deer Spots on leopard Why coyote has yellow patch behind his ears. (Cf. A2218.4.) Why kangaroo-rat has white band around his body. (Cf. A2218.4.) Why elephant has white marks on its body

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