“cricket's” — Mythoi

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Cricket's chirp. (Cf. A2272.1.2.) A2426.3.4
Ass tries to get a cricket's voice. Asks crickets what they eat to get such a voice. They answer, "dew." He tries it and starves. J512.8

Tale types

ATU 292 The Donkey Tries to Get a Cricket's Voice