Faithful horse killed through misunderstanding. Tries to warn king against drinking water poisoned by snake.
Animals. · Friendly animals. · Helpful animals – general. · Death of helpful animal. · view the constellation · filed as B331.1.1
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- IndiaThompson-Balys.
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- The Thirsty King Kills his Faithful Falcon · ATU 178C1 recorded variant