Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales

179: What the bear whispered in his ear

ATU > 1-299: ANIMAL TALES > 150-199: Wild Animals and Humans > 179: What the bear whispered in his ear

Description

Paid guide climbs tree and leaves traveler to mercy of a bear. Traveler feigns death and the bear sniffs at him and leaves. The guide: »What did the bear say to you?« »He said, never trust a coward like you.«

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External Examples

Story	ATU	Origin	Author	Year	Source
Without Title	179	Netherlands		1554	Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank

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