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

1215: The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey

ATU > 1200-1999: ANECDOTES AND JOKES > 1200-1349: Stories about a Fool > 1215: The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey

Description

Asinus Vulgi. Miller blamed when he follows his son on foot; when he takes the son's place on the ass; when he takes the son behind him; and when he puts the son in front of him. [J1041.2].

Examples

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Text titleATULanguageAuthorOriginPublication Date
Młynarz, syn jego i osieł1215PolishIgnacy KrasickiFrance_
Le Meunier, son Fils, et l'Ane1215FrenchJean de La FontaineFrance1668

External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Heit, soan en ezel 1215 Netherlands 1973 Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank

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