Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
51: The Lion's share
Description
The ass divides booty equally between himself, the fox, and the lion. The lion eats the ass. The fox then divides: gives the lion meat and keeps bones.
Variants
51A. Fox Refuses to be Mediator
Lion decides to abandon lioness because of her bad odor. Ass, hog, and fox as judges. Ass says she has bad odor: lioness slaps him. Hog says she has not: lion slaps him. Fox says he has a bad cold and cannot smell.
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