Why monkey lives in tree

Motif

Why monkey lives in tree.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: dwelling and food. · view the constellation · filed as A2433.3.19

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Chinese Myths & Legends of China , Chapter VII
Depth Commentary Primitive Culture: Researches into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art, and Custom , Chapter X

Filed across the traditions

Mpongwe Nassau 68 No. 14.

Within the index

Filed under Haunts of various animals – mammals.

1 finer motif beneath it

Why monkey has first fruits of harvest in every field

Filed beside it

Cat's characteristic haunt Dog's characteristic haunt. (Cf. A2233.2.) Why hare lives in bush. (Cf. A2282.) Why hyena stays in burrow. (Cf. A2282.) Why coney lives among rocks. (Cf. A2241.7.) Why hog lives in sty Why rams live at home Why goat lives with men Why squirrel lives in tree Why muskrats live in water Why porcupine lives in high places in mountains Why beaver lives along rivers Why elk lives in woods Why wolf lives in woods Why elephant does not live in town Why lion stays away from settlement

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