[Read more…] about The Eagle, The Jackdaw, and The MagpieA Jackdaw and Magpie vied for importance at the Eagle’s court. Asked which took precedence, the Eagle said that the greater fool would be.
Only fools try to be self-important.
The Deceived Eagle
[Read more…] about The Deceived EagleAn Eagle on the prowl for a meal spied some hair he took for a Hare and swooped down and grabbed it. Too late he found the hair was really a wild Cat. Oopsl
Look before you leap.
The Eagle and The Owl
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The OwlThe Eagle and Owl agreed to no harm each others babies. Owl described hers as charming little dears. Eagle came upon ugly babies and ate them. Owl lied.
If you lie it might come back to haunt you.
The Eagle and The Kite
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The KiteA Kite brags to an Eagle in order to woo the Eagle. The Eagle weds the Kite and then asks the Kite to demonstrate the truth of the tale. It was a lie.
Some people will do anything to get what they want.
The Eagle and His Captor
[Read more…] about The Eagle and His CaptorAn Eagle was caught and had his wings clipped. A neighbor bought the Eagle and let his wings grow out. A Fox cautioned the Eagle about paying tribute.
Favor those who do you kindness.
The Eagle and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The FoxAn Eagle and Fox befriended each other. The Eagle, hungry, brought a Fox kit to her young. The Fox was delighted when some hot meat burned the Eagle’s nest.
God is the ultimate judge.