μῦθοι Mythoi
Motif

Parrot and sparrow argue right to inherit property left by man. Sparrow says his interests are the same as man's; parrot says that he caused all man's wealth, since man sold his feathers. People's decision for parrot.

Animals. · Animals with human traits. · Animals in legal relations. · view the constellation · filed as B271.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Africa (Fang) Nassau 237 No. 5.
Within the index

Filed under Animals as plaintiffs.

Filed beside it
Grain as damages for injury to cat Animals ring bell and demand justice. A king has a bell which petitioners for justice may ring and thus summon him. The bell is rung by a serpent which is being menaced by a turtle (or by an old horse who wishes to complain against a cruel master)

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