Why nit lives at edge of hair. (Cf. A2236.6.)

Motif

Why nit lives at edge of hair. (Cf. A2236.6.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: dwelling and food. · view the constellation · filed as A2433.5.1

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Filed under Haunts of insects.

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Nit tries to bore through man's head: must remain at edge of hair. (Cf. A2433.5.1.)

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