The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2) Papyras Classics

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Chapter 181

The Pheasant

Once upon a time the Monâl pheasant of the Hills and the Kalchuniya had a dispute as to when the sun arose. The Monâl woke first and then walked between the legs of the other, who was so injured that he has never been able to do anything but skip ever since.