Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
250: Swimming Match of the Fish
Description
The perch hangs on to the tail of the salmon and wins. Cf. Types 221, 275. Variants
250A. Flounder's Crooked Mouth
In race between fish he cries out in jealousy because herring is winning.
(or he makes a discourteous answer to God [A2231.1.2]). He is punished by having his mouth turned around.
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| Text title | ATU | Language | Author | Origin | Publication Date |
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| Die Scholle | 250A | German | Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm | Germany | 1812 |
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