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
Motif
Filed across the traditions
- India Thompson-Balys.
Within the index
Carried in tale types
- The Thirsty King Kills his Faithful Falcon · ATU 178C 1 recorded variant
ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “misunderstanding” · wander