Why swallow does not like green trees for her nest

Motif

Why swallow does not like green trees for her nest.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: dwelling and food. · view the constellation · filed as A2431.3.5.1

Filed across the traditions

Lithuanian Balys Index No. 3145, Legends No. 272.

Within the index

Filed under Swallow's nest. (Cf. A2221.2.4.)

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