[Read more…] about The Husbandman That Lost His MattockA Husbandman lost his Mattock. Men denied knowing so he went to town to ask the Oracle. Oracle robbed the night before; nobody knew by who. Man went home.
Even gods may not know everything.
The Wolves and Sheep
[Read more…] about The Wolves and SheepWolves and Sheep made a pact of peace where Sheep gave up Dogs and Wolves their young. The young cries and Wolves cried foul. Bye-bye Sheep!
Weaken your defenses at your own peril.
The Lion, and The Asses and Hares
[Read more…] about The Lion, and The Asses and HaresA beast/bird war broke out. Asses and Hares came to the field. The Lion, instead of dismissing them, said the Asses could trumpet and Hares carry letters.
Everyone can be of use in war.
The Peacock and The Magpie
[Read more…] about The Peacock and The MagpieThe Birds wanted a king and the Peacock applied. He was almost elected due to his beauty but a Magpie asked practical questions. Peacock failed.
Kings must be suited for the job and not just a vain pretender.
The Owl and The Birds
[Read more…] about The Owl and The BirdsDestroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin. Birds were warned to destroy things that would later destroy them.
Destroy the seed of evil, or it will grow up to your ruin.
The Hawk and The Farmer
[Read more…] about The Hawk and The FarmerA Hawk, chasing a Pigeon, got caught in a Farmer’s net. The Hawk begged for his life based on no harm to the Farmer. Intended harm to the Pigeon was enough.
Evil deserves punishment.