Monkeys lure tortoise into a tree and carry away his load of salt — Mythoi

Motif

Monkeys lure tortoise into a tree and carry away his load of salt.

Deceptions. · Thefts and cheats. · Thefts. · Means of hoodwinking the guardian or owner. · view the constellation · filed as K343.4

Filed across the traditions

India Thompson-Balys.

Within the index

Filed under Thief advises owner to go away; meantime steals the goods.

Filed beside it

Innkeeper deceived into going under the floor of the granary; meantime robbed Owner sent on errand and goods stolen Thief advises that slaughtered meat be hung up over night. Meantime he steals it Companion sent away so that rascal may steal common food supply Cheat induces dupe to go get food reported found and steals clothes as soon as they are left behind

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