Why raven claps wings in flying. (Cf. A2218.6.)

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Why raven claps wings in flying. (Cf. A2218.6.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: carriage. · view the constellation · filed as A2442.2.1

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Filed under Flight of various birds.

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Raven singes feet on hot stones: why its wings clap when it flies. (Cf. A2442.2.1.)

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