Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
1408: The man who does his wife's work
Description
Does everything wrong [J2431]. Lets cow graze on the roof; cf. Type 1210. Ties the rope's end to his foot [J2132.2]. Lets the beer run out; cf. Type 1387. In the chimney. Variants
1408B. Fault-finding Husband Nonplussed
The wife has cooked so many dishes that when he complains, she can always supply another. Finally he says, »I had rather eat dung.» She produces some. [J1545.3].
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