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Myths and Legends
Stories of wisdom, wonder and imagination from the Fables of Aesop and the epics of Homer to the folklore of India, Japan, Russia and Britain.
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The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse
As told by Quintus Horatius Flaccus
A sophisticated City Mouse went to see his Country cousin, and pitied his simple fare.
Posted October 6 2021
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The Kite and the Pigeons
By Thomas James
Some panicky Pigeons agree to let the Kite rule their dovecote, so long as he promises not to take advantage of his position.
Posted July 14 2021
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The Wild Ride of King Herla
Based on a tale by Walter Map
Walter Map was so tired of being on the road in the entourage of King Henry II, that he began to wonder if the whole court was under a spell.
Posted July 4 2021
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Jupiter and the Bee
A bee asks a blessing of the king of the gods, but what she gets from him is not quite what she had in mind.
Posted July 3 2021
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The Wolf and the Lamb
By J.B. Rundell
A Wolf finds a series of reasons for making a meal of a little Lamb, but it turns out he did not really need them.
Posted June 4 2021
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The Hare Who was Afraid of his Ears
After the Lion cracks down on horns right across his kingdom, a nervous Hare gets to wondering exactly what counts as a horn.
Posted May 4 2021
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