Attempted capture by ringing cowbell to sound as if cow has wandered far away. (Cf. K341.7.) — Mythoi

Motif

Attempted capture by ringing cowbell to sound as if cow has wandered far away. (Cf. K341.7.)

Deceptions. · Capture by deception. · Capture by decoy. · view the constellation · filed as K756.2.2

Filed across the traditions

U.S. Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Attempted capture by causing animal to make noise.

Filed beside it

Attempted capture by causing owner's pig to squeal at night

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Animal's cry imitated to distract owner's attention from his goods. Meantime rascal steals an animal

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