[Read more…] about The Frogs and The Fighting BullsA frog saw two bulls fighting but wasn’t worried. Another frog said he should be as the loser might come to live in the area. The loser did and frogs died.
Watch out for unintended consequences.
JBR 1874 Editor’s Collection
The fables marked with the symbol to the right represent 1874 versions collected by editor Joseph Benjamin Rundell who’s Preface is reproduced below.
[Read more…] about JBR 1874 Editor’s CollectionThe Bear and The Bees
[Read more…] about The Bear and The BeesThe weakest united may be strong to avenge. A bear seeking honey overlooks the fact that many bees united can make even the largest uncomfortable.
The weakest united may be strong to avenge.
The Married Mouse
[Read more…] about The Married MouseA mouse married a lion but regrets doing so when the lion steps on the mouse.
One may be too ambitious
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.
The Four Oxen and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Four Oxen and The LionFour oxen stood back to back against a lion. They quarreled and the Lion picked each off one by one in turn.
United we stand, divided we fall.