Folk Tale

The Kid and the Wolf

Translated From

Ἔριφος καὶ λύκος αὐλῶν

AuthorΑἴσωπος
LanguageAncient Greek

Other Translations / Adaptations

Text titleLanguageAuthorPublication Date
Iedul si lupulRomanian__
AuthorGeorge Fyler Townsend
Book TitleAesop's Fables
Publication Date1867
ATU122C
LanguageEnglish
OriginGreece

A KID, returning without protection from the pasture, was pursued by a Wolf. Seeing he could not escape, he turned round, and said: "I know, friend Wolf, that I must be your prey, but before I die I would ask of you one favor you will play me a tune to which I may dance." The Wolf complied, and while he was piping and the Kid was dancing, some hounds hearing the sound ran up and began chasing the Wolf. Turning to the Kid, he said, "It is just what I deserve; for I, who am only a butcher, should not have turned piper to please you."


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