[Read more…] about An Astrologer and A TravellerAn 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.
A 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.
The Bitch and Her Whelps
[Read more…] about The Bitch and Her WhelpsA Bitch begged for space to have and rear her whelps. A Shepard granted her wish but when raised, the Bitch and her whelps decided to keep the space.
Those to whom you give kindness may turn on you.
An Old Tree Transplanted
[Read more…] about An Old Tree TransplantedApples from an Old Tree were gifted to a landlord. The landlord liked them so much he had the Tree transplanted closer to him. This killed the Tree. Shame!
Greed often results in calamity.
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.
The She Goats and Their Beards
[Read more…] about The She Goats and Their BeardsFemale Goats got beards like the males who then complained to Jupiter. Jupiter said the let them be as they were not as strong or courageous as males.
It matters little if those who are inferior to us in merit should be like us in outside appearances.