[Read more…] about The One-Eyed DoeA doe with one eye thought she was safe eating while looking shoreward but then missed the archer in the boat. Oh my!
You cannot escape your fate.
The Lion and The Boar
[Read more…] about The Lion and The BoarA Lion and Boar fought over water on a hot day. During a break in the fight they saw Vultures waiting for the loser. Instantly, the battle was over.
Better to be friends than fight.
The Lion and The Dolphin
[Read more…] about The Lion and The DolphinThe Lion and Dolphin made a pact to help each other. When the Lion was attacked he called for the Dolphin who could not come as he could not leave the sea.
The spirit may be willing, but the flesh may be unable.
The Sick Kite
[Read more…] about The Sick KiteA sick kite begged his mother to visit altars and pray for his recovery. The mother said no as they had robbed all the altars she might pray at.
We must make friends in prosperity if we would have their help in adversity.
The Eagle and The Arrow
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The ArrowAn Eagle flying was hit by an Arrow. Looking back at it, the Eagle saw feathers from an Eagle on the Arrow. What a great irony!
We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.
The Wild Ass and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wild Ass and The LionThe lion allied with other animals to hunt so that more prey could be caught. When it came time to divide the spoils the lion made it clear all was his.
Might makes right.