[Read more…] about A Wife and A Drunken HusbandA drunken Husband was taken to the morgue by his wife. She came back later but the Husband told her to go away unless she had drink for him.
It’s hard to give up bad habits.
The Dog and The Shadow
[Read more…] about The Dog and The ShadowA dog carrying food crossed a bridge and sees its reflection. Wanting the reflection’s food the dog drops his. Ooops.
If you covet all, you may lose all.
The Ship Dog
[Read more…] about The Ship DogA young Dog, not finding employment at home took to sea and became self-centered and expressed contempt for others. A lady dog put him in his place.
The Domestic Snake
[Read more…] about The Domestic SnakeA poor Man befriended a Snake who ate crumbs from the table. One day he cut the snake then begged forgiveness. Snake was willing but said to be careful as he might some day forget.
He who harms someone should henceforth be suspicious.
The Wicked Thief and The Sun
[Read more…] about The Wicked Thief and The SunThe Sun sought a wife but people implored Jupiter to deny the wedding as sons of the Sun would cause hardship. Jupiter agreed. The story prevented people from seeking a wife for a thief thinking it would change his ways.
Evil often promotes evil.
Illustrations from Steinhöwel’s Life of Aesop
Heinrich Steinhöwel’s 1477 collection of Aesop’s Fables starts out with a Life of Aesop. Below are illustrations from that section of the book with links to the original scans.