[Read more…] about A Fowler and A BlackbirdA Fowler was building a net. A Blackbird asked and the Fowler said it was a city. The Blackbird took the bait and was caught. Just too gullible.
There is no glory in tricking those easy to trick.
A Crow and A Mussel
[Read more…] about A Crow and A MusselOne Crow advised another that to open a Mussel he would have to fly high and drop the Mussel. The first Crow did so and the other flew off with the food.
Most people are kind to their neighbors for their own sake.
A Cunning Woman
[Read more…] about A Cunning WomanA Woman played a witch and divine oracle. When caught and sentenced to die another woman asked why the gods were easier than the judge.
Pretend to be something and pay the consequences.
An Astrologer and A Traveller
[Read more…] about An Astrologer and A TravellerAn Astrologer stumbled into a ditch while doing observations. A passer-by advised that the Astrologer should watch the ground more closely. Duh!
Do not trust a fortune teller.
A Boar and A Horse
[Read more…] about A Boar and A HorseA Boar dirtied water a Horse wanted to drink. Going to Man, the Horse agreed to be ridden to the water so Man could kill Boar. Horse never got released.
Be careful how you take revenge; you could end up a slave.
A Sow and A Dog
[Read more…] about A Sow and A DogA Sow and Dog argued. The Sow swore by Venus she would disembowel the Dog if he did not mend ways. Dog said few ate pork; Sow said nobody ate Dog.
When you can’t argue, confound.