Why beetle creeps on ground. (Cf. A2232.3.)

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Why beetle creeps on ground. (Cf. A2232.3.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: carriage. · view the constellation · filed as A2441.3.1

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Beetle makes immoderate request; ant moderate: inverse awards. Creator hears wishes of animals. Beetle wants strong, noble appearance. Ant is modest. Beetle punished by being made to creep on ground. Ant is given own castle. (Cf. A2441.3.1.)

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