[Read more…] about The Generous LionA Lion was with its kill. A thief demanded half but the Lion made him go away. A traveler, respecting the Lion, left but was called back for a share.
Respecting strength can yield rewards.
The Married Mouse
[Read more…] about The Married MouseA mouse married a lion but regrets doing so when the lion steps on the mouse.
One may be too ambitious
The Frightened Lion
[Read more…] about The Frightened LionImaginary fears are the worst. A frightened lion gets scared by a bullfrog while crossing a swamp.
Imaginary fears are the worst.
The Four Oxen and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Four Oxen and The LionFour oxen stood back to back against a lion. They quarreled and the Lion picked each off one by one in turn.
United we stand, divided we fall.
Androcles
[Read more…] about AndroclesAndrocles, a slave, heard a Lion in pain. He took a thorn from the Lion’s paw. Later Androcles found himself in the arena against a Lion. Same one. Lucky!
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
The Lion and The Shepherd
[Read more…] about The Lion and The ShepherdA Shepherd encountered an ailing Lion and took a thorn out of its paw. At a later encounter the Lion remembered the Shepherd and did not kill him.
Return favors and favors will be bestowed on you.