Beschrijving
Marking the Place on the Boat. (Including the previous Type 1278*.) An object falls into the sea from a boat. Numskull(s) mark(s) the place on the boat-rail (place a sign on the water) to indicate where it fell [J1922.1].
In some variants, numskull(s) mark a good fishing spot by a sign on the bottom of their boat, seek the ears of grain in the direction of the cloud that marks where they had sowed the grain [J1922.2.1], or hide money in the ground, taking the moon (a cloud) overhead as a mark. (Previously Type 1278*.)
In some variants, numskull(s) mark a good fishing spot by a sign on the bottom of their boat, seek the ears of grain in the direction of the cloud that marks where they had sowed the grain [J1922.2.1], or hide money in the ground, taking the moon (a cloud) overhead as a mark. (Previously Type 1278*.)
Motief
J1922.1
J1922.2.1
Commentaar
The origins of the anecdote can be found in Buddhist folklore. In China it was documented in the 3rd century B.C.E, in the Arabic area in the 11th century. The tale has been popular in Europe since the late 16th century.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1278
Subgenre
mop