Beschrijving
An Ox for Five Pennies. During a crisis (after he lost his way, or on his deathbed) a man (trickster, rich man, farmer, knight) promises to sell a valuable animal (camel, horse, donkey, cow, ox) for no profit (he will sell it ridiculously cheaply, or will give the proceeds to charity). Later (after his death), he (his wife) offers the animal for sale as promised. However, it must be purchased along with a small animal (cat, rooster, dog, occasionally a goat) for which a high price is demanded [K182].
Motief
K182
Commentaar
Documented in the 10th century as an Arabic anecdote, and since the 12th century in European literature.
Combinaties
1200, 1540.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1553
Subgenre
mop