Foolish imitation by an animal. Tries to go beyond his powers — Mythoi

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Foolish imitation by an animal. Tries to go beyond his powers.

The wise and the foolish. · Fools (and other unwise persons). · Foolish imitation. · Types of foolish imitation. · view the constellation · filed as J2413

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Filed under Types of foolish imitation.

9 finer motifs beneath it

Ass tries to caress his master like the dog. He is driven off Ass tries to jump on the roof like the ape Daw tries to carry off lamb like eagle. Is caught in the lamb's fleece Animal dupe cuts off limb. Thinks he is imitating another animal The dog imitates a wolf. Wants to kill a horse. He asks the cat: "Is my back bristled, etc." The horse kills him with a kick. (Cf. K1121.) Monkey sneezes in king's presence like rabbit. Killed Crane tries to catch fish like hawk. Is mired at water's edge Jackal tries to roar like lion at elephant. Is killed Raven tries to imitate dove's step but breaks his bones

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Foolish imitation of miracle (magic) Foolish imitation of healing Foolish imitation of lucky man. Because one man has had good luck a numskull imitates and thinks he will have equal luck. He is disappointed Poor man foolishly imitates rich Foolish imitation of leader

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