The [Horned] Owl

xlvii.--_The [Horned] Owl._ There are six owls,--brethren. The eldest of them is only a little bigger than a sparrow. When perching on a tree, it balances…

xlvii.--_The [Horned] Owl._

There are six owls,--brethren. The eldest of them is only a little bigger than a sparrow. When perching on a tree, it balances itself backwards, for which reason it is called "The Faller Backwards." The youngest of the six has a very large body. It is a bird which brings great luck. If anyone walks beneath this bird, and there comes the sound of rain falling on him, it is a very lucky thing. Such a man will become very rich. For this reason the youngest of the six owls is called "Mr. Owl."

[The rain here mentioned is supposed to be a rain of gold from the owl's eyes.]--(Translated literally. Told by Penri, 16th July, 1886.)