Wolf thought to be colt. In the man's absence eats the mare

Motif

Wolf thought to be colt. In the man's absence eats the mare.

The wise and the foolish. · Fools (and other unwise persons). · Absurd misunderstandings. · One thing mistaken for another. · One animal mistaken for another. · view the constellation · filed as J1752

Cited in the index

general *Type 1311.

Within the index

Filed under One animal mistaken for another.

Filed beside it

Dungbeetle thought to be bee. "I know you well enough, you have put on a blue coat." Bear thought to be dog Ass thought to be hare Earthworm thought to be snake (or other monster) Other animals thought to be a giant cat. Hero in search of monster brings home a dog, zebra, etc. thinking it is the animal he seeks Rabbit thought to be a cow. Servant sent to bring in cows is found chasing rabbits Tiger (lion, etc.) mistaken for domestic animal Other mistaken animals

Carried in tale types

The Wolf Taken for a Foal · ATU 1311 1 recorded variant

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