ATU 179: What the bear whispered in his ear
| Arene Thompson Uther | ATU Title ▲ | ATU Summary | Arne Thompson | Thompson |
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| 179 | What the bear whispered in his ear | Paid guide climbs tree and leaves traveler to mercy of a bear. Traveler feigns death and the bear sniffs at him and leaves. The guide: »What did the bear say to you?« »He said, never trust a coward like you.« | 179 | J1488. |