Literature Folklore

Long ago, there lived a crocodile and a crab in a lake?

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Long ago, there lived a crocodile and a crab in a lake?

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Yes, there are several folktales featuring a crocodile and a crab as characters. These stories often depict the crab outsmarting the larger and stronger crocodile.

Here's a summary of a common version of the tale:

  • Characters: A crocodile and a crab live in a lake.
  • Plot: The crocodile initially befriends the crab, but intends to eat him eventually. The crab, being clever, realizes the crocodile's intentions.
  • Climax: The crab cleverly tricks the crocodile, often leading to the crocodile's demise or defeat.

You can find versions of this story in various cultures, often with slight variations in the details. These stories are popular due to their themes of intelligence overcoming brute strength.

Here is a link to a similar story The Crocodile and the Crab

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