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

207B: Hard-hearted Horse and Ass

ATU > 1-299: ANIMAL TALES > 200-219: Domestic Animals > 207B: Hard-hearted Horse and Ass

Description

Allows ass to be overburdened until it is crushed. Horse must then assume load.

Examples

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
The Ass and the Mule207BEnglishGeorge Fyler TownsendGreece1867

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