Gator rose up and said, "I love that tune!"
"Come dance!" said Rabbit.
When Gator came out, Rabbit hit him with a hammer, knocking him unconscious. Then he ran off, laughing.
Next day Rabbit dressed up like Squirrel and played his guitar again.
Gator rose up. "I love that tune, Squirrel! Yesterday Rabbit played that tune but then he hit me. My head still hurts."
"Don't worry," said Rabbit in Squirrel's voice. "Come dance!"
When Gator came out, Rabbit hit him with the hammer and killed him. Then he ran off, laughing.
Inspired by: South Carolina Folk Tales. Bulletin of University of South Carolina (a WPA project)..
Notes: This story is "Bruh Rabbit Tricks Bruh Gatah." In the end of this story, Rabbit takes the Gator's teeth to bring to the King, making this part of the larger story cycle where Rabbit wants wisdom, and the King sends him out on various tasks, which include fetching Gator's teeth.
Inspired by: South Carolina Folk Tales. Bulletin of University of South Carolina (a WPA project)..
Notes: This story is "Bruh Rabbit Tricks Bruh Gatah." In the end of this story, Rabbit takes the Gator's teeth to bring to the King, making this part of the larger story cycle where Rabbit wants wisdom, and the King sends him out on various tasks, which include fetching Gator's teeth.
an illustration for Harris's
Why the Alligator's Back Is Rough
(source)
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