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

3: Sham Blood and Brains

ATU > 1-299: ANIMAL TALES > 1-99: Wild Animals > 1-69: The Clever Fox (Other Animal) > 3: Sham Blood and Brains

Description

The fox covers his head with buttermilk (blood, urine, etc.) and says that his brains have been knocked out. Frightens the bear.

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External Examples

StoryATUOriginAuthorYearSource
Fish Thief 3 Japanesse Internet Archive

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