[Read more…] about Zeus and the Downtrodden SerpentA Snake complains to Zeus about being stepped on. Zeus says the Snake should have bitten the first man.
Porcupine, Snake, and Company
[Read more…] about Porcupine, Snake, and CompanyDespite an agreement with the snakes to share, the porcupine defended not sharing with his quills. Ouch.
Hasty partnerships may be repented of.
The Domestic Snake
[Read more…] about The Domestic SnakeA poor Man befriended a Snake who ate crumbs from the table. One day he cut the snake then begged forgiveness. Snake was willing but said to be careful as he might some day forget.
He who harms someone should henceforth be suspicious.
The Farmer and His Dog
[Read more…] about The Farmer and His DogA Farmer came home to his child’s cradle overturned; the Dog near and bloody. Farmer killed the Dog then found live child and dead Snake under the cradle.
Acting in blind rage is dangerous.
The Traveller
[Read more…] about The TravellerA Traveller stepped away from and walked around some snakes in the road but, when he came upon some worms paid them no attention and crushed them.
Compassion is often only given to those who can hurt you.
The Lion and The Snake
[Read more…] about The Lion and The SnakeA hungry Lion brushed aside a Snake with his paw. The Snake, angered, bit the Lion with deadly venom. Snake pointed out even small enemies can hurt.
Any enemy is a bad enemy.