[Read more…] about The Hen and The SwallowA Hen sat on eggs in am abandoned viper’s nest. A Swallow called her out asking why she would be incubating the eggs of a mortal enemy. Good question!
A good natured man will often assist his own destruction.
The Buffoon and The Countryman
[Read more…] about The Buffoon and The CountrymanA Buffoon entertained with animal sounds. A Man said he could imitate a pig better. On stage the audience reviled his performance until he showed the pig.
Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.
The Crow and The Serpent
[Read more…] about The Crow and The SerpentA hungry Crow flew down and grabbed a Serpent who looked dead but was alive and turned and bit him with a fatal bite. Bye, bye Crow.
Desire things you don’t understand and you accept the consequences.
The Kings Son and The Painted Lion
[Read more…] about The Kings Son and The Painted LionA dream said King’s Son would be killed by a Lion. King built a fortress with a painted Lion for the Son. A thorn near the painting stuck the Son who died.
We had better bear our troubles bravely than try to escape them.
The Cat and Venus
[Read more…] about The Cat and VenusIn a test a Cat was turned into a young maiden. She found a young man and were to be wed. At the wedding Venus released a Mouse and the maiden chased it.
Nature exceeds nurture.
The Hare With Many Friends
[Read more…] about The Hare With Many FriendsA Hare had many good weather friends. When trouble was near they all refused to help the Hare who only barely managed to escape on his own.
He that has many friends, has no friends.