Wall in construction collapses. Finally the king finds out that the sea is guilty. (The chain: mason – cement mixer – beautifully singing woman – pearl necklace – jeweller – diver – sea.)

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Wall in construction collapses. Finally the king finds out that the sea is guilty. (The chain: mason – cement mixer – beautifully singing woman – pearl necklace – jeweller – diver – sea.)

Miscellaneous groups of motifs. · Formulas. · Cumulative tales. · Chains with interdependent members. · view the constellation · filed as Z49.11.1

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India*Thompson-Balys.

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Filed under Who is guilty of the accident. (One person blames another who blames another, etc.)

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Thief breaks foot climbing wall to rob. Suit against owner for dangerous wall

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