Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
34: The Wolf Dives into the Water for Reflected Cheese
Description
The wolf and the fox think the reflection of the moon in the water is a cheese. The fox lowers the wold into the water, the wolf fall into the water and the cheese disappears.
Motives
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34A. Dog Drops his Meat for the Reflection
Crossing the stream with the meat in his mouth he sees his reflection; thinking it another dog with meat he dives for it and loses his meat.
34B. The Wolf Drinks Water to Get Cheese
Fox puts stopper in him to keep water from escaping but takes it out when they come to a tavern.
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