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

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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.

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 J1756

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Zanzibar Bateman 160 No. 8.

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Dungbeetle thought to be bee. "I know you well enough, you have put on a blue coat." Wolf thought to be colt. In the man's absence eats the mare Bear thought to be dog Ass thought to be hare Earthworm thought to be snake (or other monster) 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

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