Beschrijving
The Crocodile Carries the Jackal. A rabbit (jackal) wants to cross a river in order to get some food (because he is invited somewhere). He persuades a crocodile (camel) to carry him across on his back. During the ride, the rabbit declares that the crocodile stinks (the camel is chased on the opposite bank by men). On the return trip, the crocodile, offended, lets the rabbit drown. Occasionally the rabbit escapes.
In some variants a monkey (fox) declares that he has been commanded to count the crocodiles. He orders them to lie in the river next to each other [B555]. He counts them by walking on their backs and is able to cross the river [K579.2].
In some variants a monkey (fox) declares that he has been commanded to count the crocodiles. He orders them to lie in the river next to each other [B555]. He counts them by walking on their backs and is able to cross the river [K579.2].
Motief
B555
K579.2
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
58
Subgenre
sprookje