Beschrijving
The Election of King of Birds. The birds have a contest to choose their king [B236.0.1]. The wren wins by cleverness and becomes king [B242.1.2] [B236.1]. See esp. Types 221A and 221B.
Motief
B236.0.1
B242.1.2
B236.1
Commentaar
This type comprises in its entirety 221A, 221B and motif A2233.3. Documented by Plutarch, Moralia (V,1) and Praecepta gerendae rei publicae (XII,806E).
Combinaties
220.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
221
Subgenre
sprookje