Why toad dries up when dead. (Cf. A2231.8.)

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Why toad dries up when dead. (Cf. A2231.8.)

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: attack and defense. · view the constellation · filed as A2468.2

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Filed under Animal's behavior at death.

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Why shrew dies on road. (Cf. A2233.1.3.)Why dragon dies by means of fire

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Toad refuses to weep over its dead children: dries up when dead. Cursed by Virgin Mary. (Cf. A2234.4, A2468.2.)

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