[Read more…] about A KingfisherA Kingfisher normally hides but this day was out looking for her young ones. While out, a storm came and washed away the nest and babies. What a shame!
Many a wise man will provide against one danger but fall into another.
A Fowler and A Blackbird
[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
An 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.
[Note: Also see “The Astronomer” Perry #40]
[Read more…] about An Astrologer and A TravellerA 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.