[Read more…] about The ManslayerA Manslayer (murderer) was pursued. When at the Nile River a Lion chased him up a tree where a serpent forced him to jump in the river and be eaten.
Murderers have no place to hide.
Truth and The Traveler
[Read more…] about Truth and The TravelerA Traveler met Truth and asked why Truth was in the country. Truth said that while before there were few liars in the city, now there are many.
Falsehood is with all men.
The Ass and The Horse
[Read more…] about The Ass and The HorseThe Ass asked the eating Horse for some food. The Horse said to come by the stable later for a full bag of food. The Ass refused as he did not believe him.
Without charity in the present, don’t expect charity in the future.
The Mother and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Mother and The WolfA Wolf overheard a mother telling a child if the child wasn’t quiet she would feed him to the wolves. Expecting supper, all the Wolf got was disappointment.
Enemies promises were made to be broken.
The Trees Under The Protection of The Gods
[Read more…] about The Trees Under The Protection of The GodsEach of the gods picked a tree for protection. Minerva, wisest, picked the olive tree on account of its fruit which can be put to good use.
Do what is useful.
The Two Soldiers and The Robber
[Read more…] about The Two Soldiers and The RobberTwo Soldiers were beset by a robber. One ran and the other fought and overcame the robber. The coward came back to claim victory. The other silenced him.
Actions speak louder than words.