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The Theft of Butter (Honey} by Playing Godfather. The fox (the hen) pretends that he has been invited to be godfather and steals the butter stored by him and the bear (the cock) for the winter. He smears butter on the mouth (tail) of the sleeping bear.
Motifs: K372 Playing godfather. K401.1 Dupe's food eaten and then blame fastened on him.
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