The Fox as Judge

At the top of the wide forest trees lived a white dove and a black crow, each on a branch of the branches. They were accustomed to quarreling always from morning to evening, because the crow bird believed he was more beautiful than the dove, but the dove knew she was more beautiful than him, so their friendship couldn’t last more than an hour, and the dispute would return again. ...

The Twelve Brothers

It is told that in ancient times there was a king and queen living in harmony. They had twelve children from their offspring. One day, the king said to the queen while sad: Soon you will give birth, and if the thirteenth child who comes to the world is a girl, she will cause the death of her twelve brothers, and the kingdom will become hers alone. The king prepared twelve wooden coffins, placed sawdust in them, left them in a locked room of the palace rooms, and ordered his wife the queen not to tell anyone that secret. But the sad queen couldn’t keep the secret before her little child Benjamin, who was constantly affectionate with her. ...

The Dog and the Flock of Sheep

It seems something worries the sheep in their pen, as they gather in a circle with their heads and horns touching. A halo of severe anger sweeps over them and makes their life miserable. They whisper among themselves: Why did their shepherd owner bring this huge dog to the farm? Why does he stay behind them in their coming and going? Why does he watch them and scold them as if he has no work but to chase after them, yet with all that the shepherd gives him special care and attention? For this reason, the sheep decided to complain to their owner. In the evening, after the sheep returned from pasture, the sheep approached the shepherd and said in a sad unified voice: Baah, our owner and shepherd, we feel sadness and severe pain. ...

Donkey Skin

In ancient times, there was a great king living with his beautiful queen wife and their beautiful daughter in happiness and prosperity. The king had a wonderful donkey that produced a piece of gold every day. The donkey remained in this state until the king became wealthy and fabulously rich. One day, the beautiful queen fell ill and felt her end approaching. She advised her husband not to marry a woman other than her so as not to mistreat her only daughter. The king promised her that, but after a few years of loneliness, some of the king’s close ones began pressing him to marry another woman. The king agreed and decided to marry. ...

Strangers in the Garden of the Sea

The time of the flood came, the rivers filled with the falling water in the direction of the sea. The bells announced a strange condition. And with the descent of the flowing water heavily from the plants of the river in the basin of the sea, the bells of people rose from the humans. They were crying while the water was rising and reaching the roofs of their houses, which they built on the shoulders of the sea. They were carrying with them everything they could carry, fleeing with their wealth and the lives of their children and the lives of animals from the terror of drowning. ...

The Princess of Flowers

It is told that there lived a queen of beautiful face known as the Queen of Flowers. It was natural that she name her little daughter Princess of Flowers. When the princess’s first birthday approached, it was necessary to celebrate this happy occasion with a special celebration. The forest dwarfs wanted to buy some lovely gifts for the princess, but the Queen of Flowers refused and said no one would buy any gift for the princess. She said she would be pleased to receive a gift made by their hands. ...

The Secret of Successful Farmer

One day, there was a farmer in a small village. The farmer owned land and worked to plant date palms in it. This farmer was very active and energetic, for he used to take care of his small land and wasn’t preoccupied with the kinds of seeds he produces for his palm trees, for he used to bring the best types that were distinguished by their high quality. Therefore, this farmer had won many awards and first prizes because he was the owner of the best date palm product on the level of his village. ...

The Story of the Fox and the Dog

This is the third day in which the fox hasn’t eaten meat food. He rejoices running and seeking some food to satisfy his hunger, and takes the path to the borders of the nearby village in the forest he lives in. There and before the door of one of its residents, he found a fat dog, appearing with signs of happiness and joy, and he was sitting by the door to receive his visitors and welcome his guests. ...

The Baker and the Secret

In ancient times, there was a man who worked as a baker. All he owned was a mill and a donkey. The baker was married to a woman who used to hate him and treated him badly despite the fact that he loved her extremely and wished to earn her approval. One day, his wife loved a neighbor, but this neighbor hated her extremely. One time, her wife saw him in a dream that someone was talking to him and telling him to dig in a place beside the millstone, and he would find there a great treasure. ...

The Wicked Wolf and the Seven Lambs

It is told that there was a big ewe living with her seven small lambs in the forest, living a happy life. She didn’t know her enemy except the existence of the wicked wolf who tried repeatedly and continuously to eat the small lambs. One day, the ewe mother went out to bring food for her small children. She advised them not to play together and not to open the door to any stranger, so the wicked wolf wouldn’t come and eat them. ...