Beschrijving
Bird (Beetle) Wedding (previously Wedding of the Turkey and the Peacock). Miscellaneous type. Birds (turtle and peacock, frog and mouse, owl and hoopoo, lark and nightingale, etc. ) or insects (beetle, grasshopper, ant, etc) intend to marry. Many guests (birds, insects, other animals) are invited and/or they are assigned to prepare for the wedding. The course of the wedding feast is described (including unpleasant event) [B282ff.]. Cf. Type 243*.
Motief
B282
Commentaar
Documented in the 16th century. Popular as animal wedding song.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
224
Subgenre
sprookje