[Read more…] about The Sick StagVisitors to a sick Stag each ate some of his food. The Stag died of hunger not illness.
Evil friends are no comfort.
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
[Read more…] about The Wolf in Sheep’s ClothingA Wolf found a Sheep’s pelt and wore it to blend in with the flock. Worked for awhile until the Shepherd noticed. No more Wolf!
Seek to harm and harm shall find you
The Countryman and The Snake
[Read more…] about The Countryman and The SnakeA Man’s Son stepped on a Snake who bit and killed him. The Man cut the tail off the Snake which then went after the Man’s Cattle. No truce could be had.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
The Lion in Love
[Read more…] about The Lion in LoveA Lion was so in love that he let the family take away all his defenses. He probably erred; in one version he dies.
Love can blind even the wildest
The Boy and The Filberts
[Read more…] about The Boy and The FilbertsA Boy grasped as many Filberts in a pitcher he could hold. His hand became stuck; a bystander pointed out he should not be so greedy to get his hand out.
Greed leads to trouble.
The Pig, Sheep, and The Goat
[Read more…] about The Pig, Sheep, and The GoatA Pig lived with a Goat and Sheep. The Master laid hold of him and he resisted. Sheep and Goat complained at the noise. Pig said his life was at stake.
Sometimes complaining is justified.