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There are four posts in The Copy Book assigned to 399 BC. To see all our posts in chronological order, go to the Tale of Years.

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The King of the Banyan Deer

Based on a story from The Jataka Tales

The lord of Benares is so partial to venison that fields lie fallow and marketplaces stand empty while his people catch deer for him.

The Flight of the Beasts

Based on a story from The Jataka Tales

A dozy rabbit gets an idea into his head and soon all the animals of India are running for their lives.

The King, the Monkey and the Pea

Based on a story from The Jataka Tales

A warlike king sets out to bag another small kingdom for his realms, but a monkey gets him thinking.

The Last Days of Socrates

By Clay Lane

Socrates was placed on death row while Athens celebrated a religious festival.