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Aesop of Samos

The Partridge and the Cockerels

It’s hard when messed-up people treat you badly, but if you take it personally it only makes it worse.

Greek Myths

Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus would lose his beloved wife Eurydice to death not once, but twice.

Greek and Roman Myths

Odysseus Comes Home

Now that King Odysseus has failed to return from the Seige of Troy, the nobles of Ithaca debate which of them is entitled to marry his lovely widow.

Aesop of Samos

The Lion and the Mouse

A casual act of mercy brought an unexpected reward.

British Myths and Legends

The Lambton Worm

John Lambton goes fishing on a Sunday, and lets loose all kinds of trouble.

Greek and Roman Myths

The Hunt for the Wild Boar of Calydon

Artemis, goddess of the hunt, pursued a bitter and relentless vengeance upon a king who carelessly slighted her.