Fable: The Camel and the Ass

by Susan | Sep 9, 2019 | folktales, inspiration

A Persian Fable A CAMEL and an Ass were once traveling together. Upon reaching the bank of a river the Camel was the first to enter the water. As it rose somewhat above his knees, but barely touched his body, he called to his companion: “Follow me in, for the...

Fable: Hercules & the Waggoner (Thoughts & Prayers)

by Susan | Sep 2, 2019 | folktales, inspiration

A Wagoner was driving a heavy load along a muddy road. He came to a part of the road where the wheels sank half-way into the mire, and the more the horses pulled, the deeper sank the wheels. So the Wagoner threw down his whip, knelt down and prayed to Hercules the...

Fable: The Otter and the Jackal

by Susan | Aug 30, 2019 | folktales, inspiration

a folk tale from India ONCE upon a time two Otters whose names were Gambhiracari and Anutiracari, were standing on the bank of a river, on the lookout for fish. Presently Gambhiracari saw a large Rohita fish, and with one bound he dived into the water and caught it by...

Fable: The Father and His Two Daughters

by Susan | Aug 22, 2019 | folktales, inspiration

A MAN had two daughters, the one married to a gardener, and the other to a tile-maker. After a time he went to the daughter who had married the gardener, and inquired how she was and how all things went with her. She said, ‘All things are prospering with me, and I...

Fable: The Man and the Satyr

by Susan | Aug 17, 2019 | folktales, inspiration

A Man and a Satyr became friends, and determined to live together. All went well for a while, until one day in winter-time the Satyr saw the Man blowing on his hands. ‘Why do you do that?’ he asked. ‘To warm my hands,’ said the Man. That same day, when they sat down...

Fable: Abdul Aziz and the Pearl

by Susan | Aug 14, 2019 | folktales, inspiration

a folk tale from India THE story is told of Abdul Aziz that he had a pearl of great beauty and value, set in a ring. Shortly afterwards there came a dry season, the crops failed, and there was great suffering among his people. Moved by compassion the King ordered that...