Beschrijving
The Fox Rids himself of Fleas. A fox (jackal) takes a bunch of wool (grass, moss, wood) in his mouth and backs slowly into the water. The fleas in his coat jump forward until all of them are on the wool. Then the fox lets go of the wool or dives under the water [K921].
Motief
K921
Commentaar
Documented in the 9th century as an Arabian anecdote. Early European literary source (13th century), see Gervasius of Tilbury, Otia Imperialia (ch. 68). Also a modern legend.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
63
Subgenre
sprookje