Folk Tale

The Bull and the Goat

Translated From

Ταῦρος καὶ τράγος

AuthorΑἴσωπος
LanguageAncient Greek
TitleThe Bull and the Goat
Original TitleΤαῦρος καὶ τράγος
Original AuthorΑἴσωπος
Original IDtrans-4720.xml
Book AuthorGeorge Fyler Townsend
Chapter Nr.150
Language codeeng

A BULL, escaping from a Lion, hid in a cave which some shepherds had recently occupied. As soon as he entered, a He-Goat left in the cave sharply attacked him with his horns. The Bull quietly addressed him: "Butt away as much as you will. I have no fear of you, but of the Lion. Let that monster go away and I will soon let you know what is the respective strength of a Goat and a Bull." It shows an evil disposition to take advantage of a friend in distress.


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