Folk Tale

The Ram and the Wolf

Translated From

Ἔριφος ἐπὶ δώματος ἑστὼς καὶ λύκος.

AuthorΑἴσωπος
LanguageAncient Greek

Other Translations / Adaptations

Text titleLanguageAuthorPublication Date
O vlku a o beranuCzechVáclav Hollar1665
AuthorLaura Gibbs
LanguageEnglish
OriginGreece

A wolf was walking by a wall, while a ram was peeping over the top, making all kinds of rude remarks. The wolf, gnashing his teeth, replied, 'It is only your situation that makes these insults possible. You yourself have nothing to boast about!'


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