Beschrijving
Teaching the Donkey to Speak. A ruler (landlord) wants his donkey (camel, dog, calf) to learn to speak (read, pray), but cannot find anyone who will teach it [H1024.4]. He offers a big salary to any teacher who can do this in ten (25, etc.) years’ time [K551.11]. If the teacher fails, he will be punished (killed).
A poor man (Eulenspiegel) accepts the task, hoping that by the end of the time, either he, the donkey, or the master will be dead.
A poor man (Eulenspiegel) accepts the task, hoping that by the end of the time, either he, the donkey, or the master will be dead.
Motief
H1024.4
K551.11
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1750B
Subgenre
mop