Consider these elements of the two stories in The People Could Fly
"The Beautiful Girl of the Moon Tower"
an eagle, an ant, a lion, and a dove
"Manuel Had a Riddle"
a witch
How are these elements of the two tales similar?
They are crafty characters who distract the heroes from their quests
They are magical characters who aid the heroes on their quests.
They are lesser beings seeking aid from the heroes.
They are evildoers who seek to destroy the heroes.