Beschrijving
The Hedgehog’s Only Trick. (Including the previous Type 105B*.) A fox, who has boasted that he knows a thousand tricks, persuades a hedgehog to steal grapes with him. When the fox is caught in a trap the hedgehog advises him to play dead, so that the huntsman will throw him away and he can escape [K522]. When the hedgehog is caught in a trap, the fox refuses to help him. The hedgehog outwits him and escapes.
In some variants a hawk (crane) and a fox live together. When huntsmen approach, the hawk plays dead. Thus the fox is also saved from the hunters. (Previously Type 105B*.) Cf. Types 33, 239.
In some variants a hawk (crane) and a fox live together. When huntsmen approach, the hawk plays dead. Thus the fox is also saved from the hunters. (Previously Type 105B*.) Cf. Types 33, 239.
Motief
K522
Commentaar
Greek fable of Archilochos.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
105*
Subgenre
sprookje