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The Ass eating Thorns

Like an Ass eating thorns, foolish talkers expose themselves to pain.

The Moon asked her Mother to weave a garment for her. Mother said she could not as the Moon changes shape all the time.

Crow tried becoming a Daw; failed and not taken back.

A Swallow boasted of being a princess who had her tongue cut out. Crow said you talk a lot for having no tongue.

A Shepherd was bothered by Bees when he tried to steal honey. He ultimately gave up.

[Note: Also see “The Bear and The Bees“]

A Woman is tried for promising favor of the gods.