Beschrijving
Thief as Donkey (previously Thief Claims to have been Transformed into a Horse). A clever thief (student, beggar, traveling monk) steals a donkey (horse, mule, ox, cow) that had been tied up (to a tree or hedge, behind a wagon) or saddled or yoked. He leaves his companion in place of the stolen animal. The companion convinces the owner (farmer, minister, pilgrim) that he had been turned into the animal as a punishment for his sins (for cursing his father or mother). The period of his punishment is now over and he has become human again [K403]. The owner of the animal believes this and lets him go free (and often apologizes for having beaten or insulted him, and gives him hospitality or money).
The owner goes to buy a new donkey at the market, where he finds his old animal. Believing that this is his acquaintance, the owner reproaches him for having sinned again, and refuses to buy the animal.
The owner goes to buy a new donkey at the market, where he finds his old animal. Believing that this is his acquaintance, the owner reproaches him for having sinned again, and refuses to buy the animal.
Motief
K403
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1529
Subgenre
mop