Unsuccessful attempt by enemy to kill helpful animal

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Unsuccessful attempt by enemy to kill helpful animal.

Animals. · Friendly animals. · Helpful animals – general. · Death of helpful animal. · view the constellation · filed as B335.3

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Man attempts to kill faithful serpent at wife's instigation. Loses everything Life of helpful animal demanded as cure for feigned sickness Wife demands magic parrot who has accused her Faithful animal killed in battle A small animal (hare, bitch) gives timely warnings to the hero about the trap prepared by his enemy. Animal warning about trap killed Helpful cow to be killed because of refusal to help stepdaughter

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