[Read more…] about The Lamb and The WolfA Lamb took refuge from a Wolf in a temple. The Wolf said the Lamb would be sacrificed there to which the Lamb said that would be better than eaten.
Better to honor the Gods than fall to your enemy.
The Wolf and The Lion
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LionThe Wolf killed a sheep. While carrying it he met a Lion who took the sheep. Wolf complained about the theft but the Lion pointed out the hypocrisy in that.
The strong prevail.
The Crow and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Crow and The SheepThe Crow bothered a Sheep who said a Dog would not have stood for the abuse. The Crow pointed out that he picked his targets just for that reason.
Pick your enemies.
The Lion and The Bull
[Read more…] about The Lion and The BullA Lion tried to trick a Bull to his lair by inviting to share a killed sheep. On approach, the Bull saw tools but no sheep and turned and left. Very wise!
When a man has both an interest and an inclination to betray us, there’s no trusting him.
A Wolf and A Lyon
[Read more…] about A Wolf and A LyonA Wolf and Lion (Lyon) were traveling together. The Wolf heard sheep and went to get supper. The sheep were guarded so the Wolf lied to the Lion about them.
Indifference hides promises unkept.
The Shepherd and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Shepherd and The SheepA Shepherd put his cloak on the ground and shook acorns on it for his sheep. The sheep ate the acorns and tore the cloak. Shepherd was not happy.
An appetite blinds men to their surrounds.