Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
758: The various children of Eve
Description
Eve has so many children that she is ashamed when God pays her a visit. She hides some of them and they fail to receive the blessing that God gives those in sight. Thus arises the differences in classes and peoples. [A1650.1]. Variants
758A. Origin of Physical Defects
Wicked people entering heaven on rope fall to earth and are injured. St. Peter misunderstands what God says and lets them fall.
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