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- Origin of insects: God throws sand on lazy shepherds. (Cf. A1716.1). A2005
- Eagle warns shepherds that wolf is eating sheep. Crow rebukes eagle for thus imperiling his own food supply. J715.1
- A "crown of thorns" among gifts given by the shepherds to Joseph, husband of Virgin Mary. V211.1.6
- Angel announces birth of Christ to shepherds. V235.1