[Read more…] about The Boasting TravelerBoasting of deeds done is lots of fun; at least until someone calls you on your boasting.
Travelers may take some liberties, but not too many.
The Lion and The Statue
[Read more…] about The Lion and The StatueA Lion sees a statue of Man defeating a Lion and comments that had a Lion carved the statue it would be different.
Truth is in the eye of the story teller.
The Hermit and The Bear
[Read more…] about The Hermit and The BearA Bear guarded a sleeping Hermit from flies except for one which landed on the Hermit’s nose. The Bear killed the fly but also bruised the Hermit’s face.
An imprudent friend often does as much mischief as the worst enemy.
The Mouse and The Weasel
[Read more…] about The Mouse and The WeaselA Weasel watched a Mouse go into the corn storage through a small hole. The Mouse ate so much he could not get back out without dieting. Weasel was amused.
Gluttony is a sin.
Two Travelers and The Axe (Purse)
[Read more…] about Two Travelers and The Axe (Purse)One of two Men found an Axe. The other claimed part of the find until the owner showed up to take the Axe back. The other quickly withdrew the claim.
He who shares the danger ought to share the prize.
The Boys and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Boys and The FrogsBoys playing by a pond began to throw rocks at Frogs, killing several. Frogs cried out they should stop as sport to the Boys was death to the Frogs.
Play for one may be death to another.