Folk Tale
The Viper and the File
Translated From
Ἔχις καὶ ῥίνη
| Author | Αἴσωπος |
|---|---|
| Language | Ancient Greek |
Other Translations / Adaptations
| Text title | Language | Author | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| De slang en de vijl | Dutch | _ | _ |
| Title | The Viper and the File |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Ἔχις καὶ ῥίνη |
| Original Author | Αἴσωπος |
| Original ID | trans-4480.xml |
| Book Author | George Fyler Townsend |
| Chapter Nr. | 300 |
| Language code | eng |
A LION, entering the workshop of a smith, sought from the tools the means of satisfying his hunger. He more particularly addressed himself to a File, and asked of him the favor of a meal. The File replied, "You must indeed be a simple-minded fellow if you expect to get anything from me, who am accustomed to take from everyone, and never to give anything in return."
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