Folk Tale

The Flea and the Wrestler

Translated From

Ψύλλα καὶ ἀνήρ

AuthorΑἴσωπος
LanguageAncient Greek
TitleThe Flea and the Wrestler
Original TitleΨύλλα καὶ ἀνήρ
Original AuthorΑἴσωπος
Original IDtrans-4746.xml
Book AuthorGeorge Fyler Townsend
Chapter Nr.138
Language codeeng

A FLEA settled upon the bare foot of a Wrestler and bit him, causing the man to call loudly upon Hercules for help. When the Flea a second time hopped upon his foot, he groaned and said, "O Hercules! if you will not help me against a Flea, how can I hope for your assistance against greater antagonists?'

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