A carter was driving his wagon towards a village. When the wagon fell into a deep ravine, instead of helping to get it out, the carter stood there doing nothing, calling on Heracles alone of all the gods, whom he particularly honoured. Heracles appeared to him and said, "Put your hand to the wheels, goad your oxen, and call on the gods only while making an effort yourself; otherwise you will call on them in vain."
Nº 22The Fishermen and the TunaSome fishermen had been out a long time and caught nothing; they sat in their boat, sunk in discouragement. Just then a tuna, chased and fleeing with…Read the fable →
Nº 53The Shipwrecked ManA rich Athenian was sailing with other passengers. A violent storm arose, and the ship capsized. While the other passengers tried to save themselves…Read the fable →
Nº 67The Neighbouring FrogsTwo frogs were neighbours. One lived in a deep pond, far from the road, the other in a small puddle on the road. The one in the pond advised the…Read the fable →