Why owl hoots at night. (Cf. A2426.2.17.)
Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: voice and hearing. · view the constellation · filed as A2427.3
Motif
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Filed across the traditions
- India Thompson-Balys.
Within the index
Filed under Why animal howls (cries out) at night.
Filed beside it
Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)
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