Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
123: The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids
Description
The wolf comes in the absence of the mother and eats up the kids . The old goat cuts the wolf open and rescues them . Cf. Type 333.
Variants
123A. Fox Buys Colt and Leaves it at Home
Fox buys colt and leaves it at home. Wolf changes voice and devours colt.
123B. Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Gains Admission to the Fold
Wolf in sheep's clothing gains admission to the fold Cf. Type 214B.
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