Folk Tale
The Monkeys and Their Mother
Translated From
Μιμώ
| Author | Αἴσωπος |
|---|---|
| Language | Ancient Greek |
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| Text title | Language | Author | Publication Date |
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| I figghi ra scimmia | Sicilian | _ | _ |
| Title | The Monkeys and Their Mother |
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| Original Title | Μιμώ |
| Original Author | Αἴσωπος |
| Original ID | trans-4692.xml |
| Book Author | George Fyler Townsend |
| Chapter Nr. | 153 |
| Language code | eng |
THE MONKEY, it is said, has two young ones at each birth. The Mother fondles one and nurtures it with the greatest affection and care, but hates and neglects the other. It happened once that the young one which was caressed and loved was smothered by the too great affection of the Mother, while the despised one was nurtured and reared in spite of the neglect to which it was exposed. The best intentions will not always ensure success.
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