Folk Tale
The Thirsty Pigeon
Translated From
Περιστερὰ διψῶσα
| Author | Αἴσωπος |
|---|---|
| Language | Ancient Greek |
Other Translations / Adaptations
| Text title | Language | Author | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A palumma assitata | Sicilian | _ | _ |
| Title | The Thirsty Pigeon |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Περιστερὰ διψῶσα |
| Original Author | Αἴσωπος |
| Original ID | trans-4686.xml |
| Book Author | George Fyler Townsend |
| Chapter Nr. | 035 |
| Language code | eng |
A PIGEON, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard. Not supposing it to be only a picture, she flew towards it with a loud whir and unwittingly dashed against the signboard, jarring herself terribly. Having broken her wings by the blow, she fell to the ground, and was caught by one of the bystanders. Zeal should not outrun discretion.
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