The Cat’s Wedding

A cat that had fallen in love with her owner was allowed by Aphrodite to take the form of a beautiful woman. But to satisfy her curiosity, the goddess let a mouse go at the wedding breakfast. When the bride chased after it, Aphrodite concluded she was right: it is our actions that reveal who we really are.

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