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The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal

In short: Read how the jackal turns an argument into a demonstration in The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal.

The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal · The jackal’s judgment FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 19 The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal Read how the jackal turns an argument into a demonstration in The Tiger, the Brahman and the Jackal. Origin India · storytelling tradition Atlas record 1892 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The jackal’s judgment Reach¹ 2/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 2 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

India · storytelling tradition

The Brahman lets the tiger out of a cage. When the tiger threatens him, the jackal pretends to misunderstand how it all began. The tiger steps back into the cage to correct the jackal’s account. An Afghan tale uses the same device with a bag, a snake and a fox. I’m Black Horse. What does the clever animal persuade the other to show in each tale?

Dated records and sources

  1. 1892 · Indian tale · London edition
    Joseph Jacobs · Indian Fairy Tales · The Tiger, the Brahman, and the Jackal

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