Fable

This lion is the kingess of the forest. When the sun sets, he looks around him, and many animals go to the river to drink, then says to the elephant: I am a great one but I am weak from him, then the lion looks at the two lions crouching and roaring, so he says: This is sweet and fast but his escape is too easy. Then the lion looks up and sees quickly the tiger, the fox, the deer, and many other types of animals, then says: I am the king of all these animals, I am the strongest of them all, then the lion raises his head high and fills his chest with roar, then roars until the forest’s animals hear him. Then the lion says: Yes, I am the king of all animals who fear me. ...

One morning, the paintbrush woke up to the shouting of the colors sitting in the box. The sounds were mixed and loud, so she didn’t understand the reason for the quarrel. She moved her head and her soft black hair fluttered, then said in a low voice: Shhhh, why all this noise? What’s the story? The Red Color: The red color answered, sparks flying from his eyes, Answer me, O paintbrush, am I not the one who represents the blood of martyrs, red roses, and tongues of fire? Then I am the king of colors! ...

Long ago, there was a poor couple living together. They didn’t have any offspring except a small hut they lived in and a small piece of land they survived from. They would build it and rely on earning their living from fruits growing on it. But what happened wasn’t according to expectations. One day, his wife became severely ill and went to work alone in the small hill, starting work, and she felt in her belly an intense beating. When she struck with her hand, she looked to see what it was, and there was a gold piece of pure gold. ...

Once there was a monkey known to be truly fast in running. But he was seeking to win by any method, whether fair or cunning. His main concern was the small deer, who was walking slowly, which made it difficult for him to reach the finish that would begin at the last time. During the running races, the fox was responsible for organizing the competitors. One day, the fox announced in every place that the best competitor he had in the next race was the small deer. ...

There was once an elephant of beautiful color. He thought he was a famous photographer one day, considering his intense love for photography. But his friends were always mocking his opinion and making fun of him. When he would say to his friends that he wanted to be a photographer who captures all images, they would laugh at his speech. Some of them would say: What foolishness! Don’t you learn there is no camera for photographing elephants! And others would say: You are wasting your time in something useless, as there is nothing to photograph for him in this place anyway. ...

The animals gathered around the lion, and he explained to all what he had to do. He said to the elephant that he was huge and strong and would fight in the forefront. Then he said to the fox: Since you are the most cunning of animals, you will help me in planning the battle strategy. The lion, king of the forest, decided one day to declare war on the neighboring countries. ...

There was a couple of Titi birds living on the sea shore. The female birds would wait for the time of laying eggs to raise the children. When the anticipated time for laying eggs came, the wife asked her husband to search for a safe place to lay her eggs, saying: My dear, is there perhaps a place better than this shore to lay the eggs in? Why don’t you search for a safe place for us to lay the eggs in? The sea waves in winter nights come high, and there might be danger in that for our children. So try to search for a safe place from sea waves before their time comes, my dear. ...

The lion, king of the forest, fell ill and was known for wisdom and justice among the animals. When the disease intensified on him, he became unable to visit except the giraffe. She would attend to serving him and fulfilling his requests. He admired her for her wisdom. One day he said to her: Old age has caught me early. I have become weak in sight and body and cannot remain king of the forest. ...

Once there was a small lion inside the forest. His claws were strong, and his fangs appeared terrifying in shape. But despite his terrifying appearance, the lion named Gentilio was unable to frighten even a small mouse. He was kind and gentle. Therefore, the sparrows and all birds would play around him without any fear. The story of this gentle lion isn’t like any story. When the bird Alkalaq was flying around the world, the lion appeared like a very small ball of hair. When Alkalaq was late in his return, he saw the lion as if he were one of seven equal-sized lambs. Therefore, the bird went confidently in the direction of the sheep flock to take his little newborn lambs. ...

Once there was a small humble mouse. He lived in a residence inside one of the trees. His house appeared very comfortable and spacious, with benches and a beautiful bed surrounded by flowers, and curtains on the window made by spider threads. When food time came, the field mouse would go out searching for delicious fruits and refreshing water from the river. Later, he would hurry to the green plain to rest under the light of stars. All things brought him happiness. ...