Toad remains still when he hears footsteps (defense)

Motif

Toad remains still when he hears footsteps (defense).

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: attack and defense. · view the constellation · filed as A2461.2

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general Dh III 235.

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Filed under Animal's means of defense.

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