Raven drowns his young who promise to aid him when he becomes old. He saves one who admits he will not help, because he will have to carry his own young

Motif

Raven drowns his young who promise to aid him when he becomes old. He saves one who admits he will not help, because he will have to carry his own young.

The wise and the foolish. · Wise and unwise conduct. · Choices. · Real and apparent values. · Choice between worth and appearance. · view the constellation · filed as J267.1

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Scholars’ trail — 2references

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LithuanianBalys Index No. *244
FinnishAarne FFC V No. 33*.

Within the index

Filed under Choice between flattering lies and unflattering truths.

Carried in tale types

The Raven Drowns his Young who Promise to Aid him when he Becomes Old · ATU 244C*1 recorded variant

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