[Read more…] about The Bear and The Two TravelersTwo Travelers agreed to guard each other. A Bear rushed at both and one climbed a tree; the other played dead and the Bear told him to not trust the other.
Never trust a friend who leaves you when trouble approaches.
The Hen and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Hen and The FoxA fox tried hard to get a roosting Hen out of a tree but the Hen knew better than to come down to her doom. Good show.
Beware of interested friendships.
Mercury and The Carpenter
[Read more…] about Mercury and The CarpenterA workman lost an axe. Mercury recovered a gold and silver axe which the workman refused. Mercury then recovered the real axe and gave him the others.
Truth is the better strategy.
The Lion and The Mouse
[Read more…] about The Lion and The MouseA Lion was caught in a net by freed by a Mouse that had, before, bothered the Lion. They became friends.
Everyone has need of the other.
The Blind Man and The Lame Man
[Read more…] about The Blind Man and The Lame ManA Blind Man and Lame Man cooperated to complete a journey. The Blind Man carried the Lame Man who served as the pair’s eyes.
Cooperation can be helpful.
A Horse and A Lion
[Read more…] about A Horse and A LionA Lion wanted a Horse for a meal. He tried taking the part of a doctor at a school. When the Horse showed up he saw through the sham and escaped by kicking.
Fooling those trying to fool you is beneficial.