Why toads have warts on their backs. (Cf. A2356.2.)
Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: color and smell. · view the constellation · filed as A2412.5.2
Motif
Filed across the traditions
- India Thompson-Balys.
Within the index
Filed under Markings on other animals.
1 finer motif beneath it
Filed beside it
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
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