[Read more…] about Mercury and TiresiasMercury wanted to test Tiresias; he stole some of Tiresias’ oxen and then went to him in human form. Tiresias predicted Mercury could help recover the oxen.
Vanity lives with fortune-tellers.
A Wolf and A Lyon
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A LyonA Wolf and Lion (Lyon) were traveling together. The Wolf heard sheep and went to get supper. The sheep were guarded so the Wolf lied to the Lion about them.
Indifference hides promises unkept.
Two Young Men and A Cook
[Read more…] about Two Young Men and A CookTwo men visited a Cook. The Cook noticed something missing. Both men swore they had not taken it, even though they did. God saw even if the Cook didn’t.
You can trick man but not God.
A Crow and A Dog
[Read more…] about A Crow and A DogA Crow prayed to Minerva. Dog said that the prayer would not be answered as Minerva disliked crows. The Crow said he would continue to try to befriend.
Men turn to religion out of fear or interest instead of affection.
A Stag and A Lion
[Read more…] about A Stag and A LionA deer being chased tries to hide in a cave with a lion in it. Bad move. Bye, bye deer.
Everything, including death, can be done easy or hard.
A Woman and Her Two Daughters
[Read more…] about A Woman and Her Two DaughtersA Woman with two daughters buried one, and mourners were provided for the funeral. The other daughter asked about strangers. Woman said they had the money.
Professional mourners serve those who pay the most.