Folk Tale

The Belly and the Members

Translated From

Κοιλία καὶ πόδες

AuthorΑἴσωπος
LanguageAncient Greek

Other Translations / Adaptations

Text titleLanguageAuthorPublication Date
Y bol a’r aelodauWelshGan Glan Alun1887
U stommacu e i periSicilian__
TitleThe Belly and the Members
Original TitleΚοιλία καὶ πόδες
Original AuthorΑἴσωπος
Original IDtrans-4527.xml
Book AuthorGeorge Fyler Townsend
Chapter Nr.070
Language codeeng

THE MEMBERS of the Body rebelled against the Belly, and said, "Why should we be perpetually engaged in administering to your wants, while you do nothing but take your rest, and enjoy yourself in luxury and self-indulgence?' The Members carried out their resolve and refused their assistance to the Belly. The whole Body quickly became debilitated, and the hands, feet, mouth, and eyes, when too late, repented of their folly.


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