[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 Man and The Satyr
[Read more…] about The Man and The SatyrA Satyr is confused by a man blowing to both heat and cool and refused to deal with him thinking he was double dealing.
Maintain a single position.
The Eagle and The Daw
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The DawA Daw saw an eagle carry off a sheep and tried the same trick. The daw could not do it and got caught. Ouch.
Don’t take on more than you can accomplish.
Hercules and The Wagoner
[Read more…] about Hercules and The WagonerA stuck wagoner prays to Hercules for help but receives none.
The gods help those who help themselves.
The Ass in The Lion’s Skin
[Read more…] about The Ass in The Lion’s SkinFine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool. An ass decides to have fun and dresses as a lion. The ass is found out and beaten. Shame.
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool.