Aarne-Thompson-Uther (ATU) - Types of Folktales
800: The Tailor in Heaven
Description
In God's absence, Peter lets an unworthy tailor into heaven. The tailor throws Gods footstool at an old woman thief on earth. He si expelled from heaven.
Variants
800A. The Beggar on the Cross in Place of Christ
Is made to leave the cross for his impatience concerning the sinners. [L435.4].
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