Why opossum plays dead when caught

Motif

Why opossum plays dead when caught.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: attack and defense. · view the constellation · filed as A2466.1

Cited in the index

general Dh III 236f. Am. Negro (Georgia): Harris Remus 11 No. 3.

Within the index

Filed under Animal's habits when caught.

Filed beside it

Why turtle beats with forelegs when caught

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