A small animal (hare, bitch) gives timely warnings to the hero about the trap prepared by his enemy. Animal warning about trap killed

Motif

A small animal (hare, bitch) gives timely warnings to the hero about the trap prepared by his enemy. Animal warning about trap killed.

Animals. · Friendly animals. · Helpful animals – general. · Death of helpful animal. · view the constellation · filed as B335.6

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LithuanianBalys Index Nos. *452f.

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Filed under Helpful animal killed by hero's enemy.

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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 Unsuccessful attempt by enemy to kill helpful animal Wife demands magic parrot who has accused her Faithful animal killed in battle Helpful cow to be killed because of refusal to help stepdaughter

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