Friday, May 27, 2016

C036. Baer (p. 60). Brother Fox Catches Mr. Horse

This is Chase036.

Types ATU0047A The Fox (Bear, etc.) hangs by his teeth to the horse's tail / hare's lip
Motifs K1047 The Fox (Bear, etc.) hangs by his teeth to the horse's tail / hare's lip
Notes
Baer: "The two Uncle Remus tales of this type lack A2211.2 Rabbit laughs; cause of Hare-lip"

Baer mentions Creek Indian version in Swanton: "Rabbit ties coyote to a colt who runs off dragging coyote."

Baer "This tale appears to be of European origin."

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