[Read more…] about The Wolf in Sheep’s ClothingA Wolf found a Sheep’s pelt and wore it to blend in with the flock. Worked for awhile until the Shepherd noticed. No more Wolf!
Seek to harm and harm shall find you
The Countryman and The Snake
[Read more…] about The Countryman and The SnakeA Man’s Son stepped on a Snake who bit and killed him. The Man cut the tail off the Snake which then went after the Man’s Cattle. No truce could be had.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
The Lion in Love
[Read more…] about The Lion in LoveA Lion was so in love that he let the family take away all his defenses. He probably erred; in one version he dies.
Love can blind even the wildest
The Boy and The Filberts
[Read more…] about The Boy and The FilbertsA Boy grasped as many Filberts in a pitcher he could hold. His hand became stuck; a bystander pointed out he should not be so greedy to get his hand out.
Greed leads to trouble.
The Pig, Sheep, and The Goat
[Read more…] about The Pig, Sheep, and The GoatA Pig lived with a Goat and Sheep. The Master laid hold of him and he resisted. Sheep and Goat complained at the noise. Pig said his life was at stake.
Sometimes complaining is justified.
The Cat and The Cock
[Read more…] about The Cat and The CockA Cat caught a Cock for a meal but first asked for excuses as to why it crowed so early. The Cock answered it was to help man. The Cat wasn’t impressed.
Tyrants need no excuse.