Motif
predator gives self-serving advice to lure prey
predator_gives_self_serving_advice_to_lure_prey
A motif of the Trickster and Boundary Crosser family, within the sub-family Baits, Traps, and Predatory Lures. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek
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Aesop's Fables; a new translation THE STAG AND THE VINE / THE LAMB CHASED BY A WOLF / THE ARCHER AND THE LION / THE WOLF AND THE GOAT; lines 3649-3658 confidence: high
“You are risking your life up there… come down here, where you will find plenty of better food.”
The Wolf presents his speech as concern for the Goat’s safety and food, while the Goat identifies his intent to eat her.
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