[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The Young WolfA Shepherd raised a young Wolf with his Dogs. It seemed well trained but held behind and ate off the flock until found out. Shepherd hung the Wolf.
Crimes are eventually found out and prosecuted.
The Ploughman and Fortune
[Read more…] about The Ploughman and FortuneA Countryman found treasure and gave thanks to the ground. Fortune came asking why he thanked the ground when Fortune would have been otherwise blamed.
Everyone is more or less master of his own fate.
The Lion, The Fox, and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Fox, and The WolfA sick Lion was attended by Wolf and Fox. Wolf said the Fox had been gone plotting. Fox returned saying he found a cure: the pelt of a Wolf. Bye Wolf.
Plot against others and fall into a trap of your own making.
The Peacock and The Magpie
[Read more…] about The Peacock and The MagpieThe Birds wanted a king and the Peacock applied. He was almost elected due to his beauty but a Magpie asked practical questions. Peacock failed.
Kings must be suited for the job and not just a vain pretender.
Asses to Jupiter
[Read more…] about Asses to JupiterAsses complained to Jupiter about being overworked. As a joke, Jupiter told them to piss in a river to lighten their load. To today when one pisses all do.
Tis madness and folly to appeal to providence and nature.
The Frightened Lion
[Read more…] about The Frightened LionImaginary fears are the worst. A frightened lion gets scared by a bullfrog while crossing a swamp.
Imaginary fears are the worst.