[Read more…] about Jupiter and a SerpentA Serpent brought the gift of a rose to Jupiter who refused the gift as accepting it would put him in debt to a Serpent. Not a good thing.
If you receive a gift you must befriend the giver.
The Cat and Venus
[Read more…] about The Cat and VenusIn a test a Cat was turned into a young maiden. She found a young man and were to be wed. At the wedding Venus released a Mouse and the maiden chased it.
Nature exceeds nurture.
The Trees Under The Protection of The Gods
[Read more…] about The Trees Under The Protection of The GodsEach of the gods picked a tree for protection. Minerva, wisest, picked the olive tree on account of its fruit which can be put to good use.
Do what is useful.
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.
The Oaks and Jupiter
[Read more…] about The Oaks and JupiterThe Oaks complained to Jupiter about being cut so often. Jupiter told them they make excellent structures; if they did not then they would be cut less.
Men make their own fate.
An Ant Formerly A Man
[Read more…] about An Ant Formerly A ManA Man used to steal and store goods from neighbors. Jupiter turned him into an Ant but his behavior did not change.
At the root, people stay the same even if they look like they are changing.