[Read more…] about The Man and The WeaselA Man caught a Weasel who pled for his life based on his catching Mice for the Man. In truth, the Weasel caught mice for his own needs/pleasure. To bad.
Some take credit for things they do for themselves.
The Husbandman That Lost His Mattock
[Read more…] about The Husbandman That Lost His MattockA Husbandman lost his Mattock. Men denied knowing so he went to town to ask the Oracle. Oracle robbed the night before; nobody knew by who. Man went home.
Even gods may not know everything.
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 Frogs’ Complaint Against The Sun
[Read more…] about The Frogs’ Complaint Against The SunThe Sun wanted to wed. The Frogs complained to Jupiter about how that might further dry up their living area.
Watch the actions of your enemy.
The Hares and The Frogs
[Read more…] about The Hares and The FrogsHares were tired of being afraid. They went to drown themselves when they scared some frogs. Fear no more.
There is always someone worse off than yourself.
The Wolf and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LionThe Wolf killed a sheep. While carrying it he met a Lion who took the sheep. Wolf complained about the theft but the Lion pointed out the hypocrisy in that.
The strong prevail.