How nkundak got voice. (Cf. A2223.2.)

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How nkundak got voice. (Cf. A2223.2.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: voice and hearing. · view the constellation · filed as A2421.5

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