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Motifs
- St. Peter as ruler for the air and rain. Often misunderstands the orders of God. A287.2
- Origin of physical defects. Wicked people entering heaven on rope fall to earth and are injured. St. Peter misunderstands what God says and lets them fall. A1338
- Countryman misunderstands comforts of city. Thinks latrine is kitchen, refuses to take a walk because he fears high houses will fall upon him, etc. J1742.5
- Turkish ambassador misunderstands Christian ceremonies. Makes ridiculous report to his king. J1825
- Ferocious animal (ogre) misunderstands victim's remark: flees in fright. K547.5
- Detection by accidental remark. Wife misunderstands husband's remark and confesses. N275.3