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Which is the more entertaining & intellectual read: "Aesop's Fables" or the "Holy Bible" ?
Q. At least "Aesop's Fables" has the decency to tell you right up-front that it IS a collection of Fables! Agree or Disagree?
Asked by Uncle New Camera - Fri Feb 15 12:50:35 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 17 Answers - Comments
A. Agree, Aesop's Fables. The Bible Fables are far more cruel and boring, then entertaining... on a whole.
Answered by - Fri Feb 15 12:53:45 2008
Q. At least "Aesop's Fables" has the decency to tell you right up-front that it IS a collection of Fables! Agree or Disagree?
Asked by Uncle New Camera - Fri Feb 15 12:50:35 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 17 Answers - Comments
A. Agree, Aesop's Fables. The Bible Fables are far more cruel and boring, then entertaining... on a whole.
Answered by - Fri Feb 15 12:53:45 2008
Looking for a short tale in Aesop's Fables or Grimm's Fairy Tales?
Q. I am looking for a short tale/fable from Aesop or Grimm, that points ot the importance of a shopkeeper actually selling something on a regular basis! Examples: A rug merchant needs to sell more than 1 customer 1 rug, A spice merchant must sell spices to many customers regularly, A seller of pots and pans must sell many items to many customers, A cobbler must sell more than 1 pair of shoes. I would greatly appreciate your help in locating tales or fables that have this as a major theme or at least an important part of the work. Thank you.
Asked by - Mon Feb 21 16:01:47 2011 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The Emperors New Clothes would be a good one.
Answered by Venshore - Wed Feb 23 16:34:32 2011
Q. I am looking for a short tale/fable from Aesop or Grimm, that points ot the importance of a shopkeeper actually selling something on a regular basis! Examples: A rug merchant needs to sell more than 1 customer 1 rug, A spice merchant must sell spices to many customers regularly, A seller of pots and pans must sell many items to many customers, A cobbler must sell more than 1 pair of shoes. I would greatly appreciate your help in locating tales or fables that have this as a major theme or at least an important part of the work. Thank you.
Asked by - Mon Feb 21 16:01:47 2011 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The Emperors New Clothes would be a good one.
Answered by Venshore - Wed Feb 23 16:34:32 2011
Why don't we start a new Aesop's Fables Craze? Like: "The Coyote and the Real Estate Blogger"?
Q. Aesop lived 500 years before Jesus was a gleam in the eye of the Almighty (if you believe that particular myth...). Aesop was a slave, evidently, but did he let that keep him down? NO WAY!! So, why don't we, the brilliant Yahoo Answers Literary Community, start a contest or something, dedicated to reviving the memory of Aesop and his awesome fables from ancient times. These fables are really short and to the point--perfect for our ADHD age. Some fables could be condensed enough to be sent to everyone on your list in only 3 or 4 tweets @ twitter.com!! How awesome! Now, did you know that Aesop wrote well over 500 fables? Some of the lesser known titles include: The Fox, The Cock, and the Dog...The Buffoon and The Countryman...The Fox and the… [cont.]
Asked by TerryBanto - Tue Dec 14 11:49:49 2010 - Words & Wordplay - 4 Answers - Comments
A. - The Palace Dog and the Garbage Dog - The Illegal Alien and the Beautiful Border Patrol Rookie - The Worm Who Wanted to be a Garden Hose - The Sick Idiot and His Slingshot - The Dog Who Rode Buses for Free and the Lonely Bus Driver - The Angry Cockroach and the Shoe Collection - The Pig with No Name and the Dog Named Harvey Wallbanger
Answered by penguin - Wed Dec 15 21:03:10 2010
Q. Aesop lived 500 years before Jesus was a gleam in the eye of the Almighty (if you believe that particular myth...). Aesop was a slave, evidently, but did he let that keep him down? NO WAY!! So, why don't we, the brilliant Yahoo Answers Literary Community, start a contest or something, dedicated to reviving the memory of Aesop and his awesome fables from ancient times. These fables are really short and to the point--perfect for our ADHD age. Some fables could be condensed enough to be sent to everyone on your list in only 3 or 4 tweets @ twitter.com!! How awesome! Now, did you know that Aesop wrote well over 500 fables? Some of the lesser known titles include: The Fox, The Cock, and the Dog...The Buffoon and The Countryman...The Fox and the… [cont.]
Asked by TerryBanto - Tue Dec 14 11:49:49 2010 - Words & Wordplay - 4 Answers - Comments
A. - The Palace Dog and the Garbage Dog - The Illegal Alien and the Beautiful Border Patrol Rookie - The Worm Who Wanted to be a Garden Hose - The Sick Idiot and His Slingshot - The Dog Who Rode Buses for Free and the Lonely Bus Driver - The Angry Cockroach and the Shoe Collection - The Pig with No Name and the Dog Named Harvey Wallbanger
Answered by penguin - Wed Dec 15 21:03:10 2010
How did Aesop die and how many fables did he write?
Q. I'm doing a project on Aesop. I'm just wondering how many fables did he write and how did he die? Any addition information about Aesop is appreciated.
Asked by musiclover - Sun Oct 5 17:43:54 2008 - Mythology & Folklore - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Aesop wrote more than 655 fables. According to the historian Herodotus, Aesop met with a violent death at the hands of the inhabitants of Delphi, though the cause was not stated. Various suggestions were made by later writers, such as his insulting sarcasms, the embezzlement of money entrusted to him by Croesus for distribution at Delphi, and his alleged sacrilege of a silver cup. A pestilence that ensued was blamed on his execution, and the Delphians declared their willingness to make compensation, which, in default of a nearer connection, was claimed by Iadmon, grandson of Aesop's former master. Here is a link :
Answered by Kaeleen S - Sun Oct 5 17:56:20 2008
Q. I'm doing a project on Aesop. I'm just wondering how many fables did he write and how did he die? Any addition information about Aesop is appreciated.
Asked by musiclover - Sun Oct 5 17:43:54 2008 - Mythology & Folklore - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Aesop wrote more than 655 fables. According to the historian Herodotus, Aesop met with a violent death at the hands of the inhabitants of Delphi, though the cause was not stated. Various suggestions were made by later writers, such as his insulting sarcasms, the embezzlement of money entrusted to him by Croesus for distribution at Delphi, and his alleged sacrilege of a silver cup. A pestilence that ensued was blamed on his execution, and the Delphians declared their willingness to make compensation, which, in default of a nearer connection, was claimed by Iadmon, grandson of Aesop's former master. Here is a link :
Answered by Kaeleen S - Sun Oct 5 17:56:20 2008
Where can I find the real book of Aesop's Fables written in the Spanish language?
Q. My husband is hispanic. His first books were of Aesop's Fables. I want to find these books for him so that he can read these to our son now.
Asked by Gina W - Fri Sep 4 20:29:10 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. amazon
Answered by American N - Sat Sep 5 01:39:19 2009
Q. My husband is hispanic. His first books were of Aesop's Fables. I want to find these books for him so that he can read these to our son now.
Asked by Gina W - Fri Sep 4 20:29:10 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. amazon
Answered by American N - Sat Sep 5 01:39:19 2009
Have you read Aesop Fables before? If yes, at what age and which story is your favourite?
Q. What do you think that makes the fables come to be loved? Do you think the stories are too simple and roundabout to corespond to our complex society today?
Asked by c_chikying - Sat Nov 4 06:28:34 2006 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Fox and the Grapes An hungry Fox with fierce attack Sprang on a Vine, but tumbled back, Nor could attain the point in view, So near the sky the bunches grew. As he went off, "They're scurvy stuff," Says he, "and not half ripe enough-- And I 've more rev'rence for my tripes Than to torment them with the gripes." For those this tale is very pat Who lessen what they can't come at.
Answered by aiaia57 - Sat Nov 4 06:44:16 2006
Q. What do you think that makes the fables come to be loved? Do you think the stories are too simple and roundabout to corespond to our complex society today?
Asked by c_chikying - Sat Nov 4 06:28:34 2006 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. The Fox and the Grapes An hungry Fox with fierce attack Sprang on a Vine, but tumbled back, Nor could attain the point in view, So near the sky the bunches grew. As he went off, "They're scurvy stuff," Says he, "and not half ripe enough-- And I 've more rev'rence for my tripes Than to torment them with the gripes." For those this tale is very pat Who lessen what they can't come at.
Answered by aiaia57 - Sat Nov 4 06:44:16 2006
Aesop's "Belly and the Other Members" is valuable for self-governance - any benefit for US politics?
Q. The body-state metaphor in Aesop's Fable "Belly and the Other Members" is quite different from the Elephant and Donkey used in US politics (both created by Thomas Nast, look it up). The animal-like view of human beings could be cute for some, but if the US is to be a better example of self-governance, then what is the value in looking at "Belly and the Other Members" at this time?
Asked by clopha - Tue Aug 21 06:38:33 2007 - Philosophy - 3 Answers - Comments
A. The Aesop fable shows how short-sighted, how selfish each member of the body was when it came to the benefit -- even the survival -- of the whole body. They were thinking of their own benefit not the benefit of others, nor the sobering reality that individuals can't get by without cooperation of the members collectively. Any government, not only the US government, is responsible to consider the situation of all sectors. Some people want as little government interference in private life as possible, while others look to government for various levels of support, so there is no consensus of how much the government is supposed to care for or control the members. Everyone agrees, though, that government is obliged to be fair to all, based on… [cont.]
Answered by ecc451 - Tue Aug 21 11:13:03 2007
Q. The body-state metaphor in Aesop's Fable "Belly and the Other Members" is quite different from the Elephant and Donkey used in US politics (both created by Thomas Nast, look it up). The animal-like view of human beings could be cute for some, but if the US is to be a better example of self-governance, then what is the value in looking at "Belly and the Other Members" at this time?
Asked by clopha - Tue Aug 21 06:38:33 2007 - Philosophy - 3 Answers - Comments
A. The Aesop fable shows how short-sighted, how selfish each member of the body was when it came to the benefit -- even the survival -- of the whole body. They were thinking of their own benefit not the benefit of others, nor the sobering reality that individuals can't get by without cooperation of the members collectively. Any government, not only the US government, is responsible to consider the situation of all sectors. Some people want as little government interference in private life as possible, while others look to government for various levels of support, so there is no consensus of how much the government is supposed to care for or control the members. Everyone agrees, though, that government is obliged to be fair to all, based on… [cont.]
Answered by ecc451 - Tue Aug 21 11:13:03 2007
What are some examples of Aesop's Fables that give hedonistic morals?
Q. Can anyone give me some examples of hedonism in Aesop's Fables? Thanks!
Asked by srvivr_2001 - Mon Feb 18 18:27:33 2008 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper is the first one to come to mind. There's the story of King MIdas, but I don't think that's an Aesop's Fable. (besides, that's more about greed than hedonism) (?)
Answered by Bliss71 - Mon Feb 18 18:45:39 2008
Q. Can anyone give me some examples of hedonism in Aesop's Fables? Thanks!
Asked by srvivr_2001 - Mon Feb 18 18:27:33 2008 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper is the first one to come to mind. There's the story of King MIdas, but I don't think that's an Aesop's Fable. (besides, that's more about greed than hedonism) (?)
Answered by Bliss71 - Mon Feb 18 18:45:39 2008
Stomach Microbes and Aesop Fable "Belly and the Other Members" connected?
Q. "Belly and the Other Members" by Aesop is helpful in appreciating this new application of research? Nature magazine reports Dec 06 that stomach microbes may "lead to a way of fighting malnutrition" around the world! Jeffrey Gordon, Washington University Genome Sciences says, "For decades, doctors have treated bacteria in a WARLIKE manner, yet most encounters we have with (the unseen world of) microbes are very beneficial." 1st response: This fable has an all-time value: never look down on backstage-lowest level work. People on top have many more supporting people performing menial/humbler tasks. Regarding the beneficial action of bacteria, "stomach microbes" are indispensable, but they can become… [cont.]
Asked by clophad - Tue Dec 26 10:14:09 2006 - Biology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Even if they do read it - what then? The brain is analogy to what, to God? We are still studying the brain! We may never stop studying God. Good background at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Belly_and_the_Other_Members www.scs.fsu.edu/~burkardt/fun/misc/aesop.html I have a vivid and peculiar childhood memory of coming across a fable of Aesop, out of context, in a child's magazine. I found the quality of the story so different from the rest of the magazine that I read it several times, until I became convinced that I understood what was going on, and marveled at the wit of the unnamed author. Here follows. . . the text of the fable: The Belly and the Members One fine day it occurred to the Members of the Body that they were doing all the work and… [cont.]
Answered by biadistance - Tue Dec 26 15:37:35 2006
Q. "Belly and the Other Members" by Aesop is helpful in appreciating this new application of research? Nature magazine reports Dec 06 that stomach microbes may "lead to a way of fighting malnutrition" around the world! Jeffrey Gordon, Washington University Genome Sciences says, "For decades, doctors have treated bacteria in a WARLIKE manner, yet most encounters we have with (the unseen world of) microbes are very beneficial." 1st response: This fable has an all-time value: never look down on backstage-lowest level work. People on top have many more supporting people performing menial/humbler tasks. Regarding the beneficial action of bacteria, "stomach microbes" are indispensable, but they can become… [cont.]
Asked by clophad - Tue Dec 26 10:14:09 2006 - Biology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Even if they do read it - what then? The brain is analogy to what, to God? We are still studying the brain! We may never stop studying God. Good background at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Belly_and_the_Other_Members www.scs.fsu.edu/~burkardt/fun/misc/aesop.html I have a vivid and peculiar childhood memory of coming across a fable of Aesop, out of context, in a child's magazine. I found the quality of the story so different from the rest of the magazine that I read it several times, until I became convinced that I understood what was going on, and marveled at the wit of the unnamed author. Here follows. . . the text of the fable: The Belly and the Members One fine day it occurred to the Members of the Body that they were doing all the work and… [cont.]
Answered by biadistance - Tue Dec 26 15:37:35 2006
Aesop's Fable "Belly and Other Members" good way to look at democracy?
Q. This fable, or teaching story, first got introduced to me by a writer from Cameroon. It was called "Quarrel Between Parts of the Body" and I have found it in other places. The new constitution in Kenya may shed some new light on it. Know anyone in Kenya who has heard of this?
Asked by b4f2f - Thu Aug 5 07:06:12 2010 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I saw this as a Coloring Book. It was translated into some other languages and was very cute. But I do not see the connection to Cameroon. That does not mean there is "no connection" at all - I just do not see it at this point. Explain it...
Answered by clopha - Thu Aug 5 11:44:02 2010
Q. This fable, or teaching story, first got introduced to me by a writer from Cameroon. It was called "Quarrel Between Parts of the Body" and I have found it in other places. The new constitution in Kenya may shed some new light on it. Know anyone in Kenya who has heard of this?
Asked by b4f2f - Thu Aug 5 07:06:12 2010 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. I saw this as a Coloring Book. It was translated into some other languages and was very cute. But I do not see the connection to Cameroon. That does not mean there is "no connection" at all - I just do not see it at this point. Explain it...
Answered by clopha - Thu Aug 5 11:44:02 2010
Why does Aesop's Fables use Roman gods and goddesses?
Q. I know that Aesop's fables is originally from Greek but why does the first English version (1484) use Roman gods instead of Greek ones?
Asked by - Mon Feb 27 11:50:37 2012 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Aesop indeed was Greek, but (if memory serves) he was a slave living in Rome. This would have meant that he was more likely to use the names of the Roman gods. The other thing is that many of the Roman gods took their characteristics from the Greek and only changed the names, making them roughly interchangeable for the English of the 15th century
Answered by - Mon Feb 27 12:28:41 2012
Q. I know that Aesop's fables is originally from Greek but why does the first English version (1484) use Roman gods instead of Greek ones?
Asked by - Mon Feb 27 11:50:37 2012 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Aesop indeed was Greek, but (if memory serves) he was a slave living in Rome. This would have meant that he was more likely to use the names of the Roman gods. The other thing is that many of the Roman gods took their characteristics from the Greek and only changed the names, making them roughly interchangeable for the English of the 15th century
Answered by - Mon Feb 27 12:28:41 2012
What is the spiritual and workable value of Aesop's fables; what is your favorite?
Q. ' My favorite is the scorpion and the frog, but the fox and grapes hits me pretty hard sometimes.
Asked by Uncle Wayne - Sat May 12 23:04:30 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 3 Answers - Comments
Q. ' My favorite is the scorpion and the frog, but the fox and grapes hits me pretty hard sometimes.
Asked by Uncle Wayne - Sat May 12 23:04:30 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 3 Answers - Comments
Is this a good year for Aesop's "Belly and the Other Members" alternative to the images of Donkey/Elephant?
Q. The zoo images of Donkey and Elephant from Thomas Nast is all about argue and fight, but the fable mentioned is about all the parts of the "body" working together. Maybe it is better for 2008? "The Belly and the Other Members" is considered the world's oldest body-state metaphor. Written by Aesop, the short, simple fable describes a revolt of the body's parts against the stomach, as the stomach gets all of the food. After refusing to supply the stomach with nourishment, the "other members" realize they, too, are weakened. They realize that the stomach provides valuable hard work in its own way, and for their own good. The moral of the story is that the hard work and contributions of others are not always… [cont.]
Asked by clophad - Tue Sep 12 18:01:13 2006 - Philosophy - 3 Answers - Comments
A. i have no clue what ur talking about sorry
Answered by vick - Tue Sep 12 18:09:40 2006
Q. The zoo images of Donkey and Elephant from Thomas Nast is all about argue and fight, but the fable mentioned is about all the parts of the "body" working together. Maybe it is better for 2008? "The Belly and the Other Members" is considered the world's oldest body-state metaphor. Written by Aesop, the short, simple fable describes a revolt of the body's parts against the stomach, as the stomach gets all of the food. After refusing to supply the stomach with nourishment, the "other members" realize they, too, are weakened. They realize that the stomach provides valuable hard work in its own way, and for their own good. The moral of the story is that the hard work and contributions of others are not always… [cont.]
Asked by clophad - Tue Sep 12 18:01:13 2006 - Philosophy - 3 Answers - Comments
A. i have no clue what ur talking about sorry
Answered by vick - Tue Sep 12 18:09:40 2006
This obscure fable by Aesop. "Belly and the Other Members," can gain new value in our time?
Q. Compared to the cute zoo/jungle metaphors of Thomas Nast (donkey and elephant) "Belly and the Other Members" by Aesop is more helpful. Why? Nature magazine reports 12/21/06 that stomach microbes may "lead to a way of fighting malnutrition" around the world! Lead author of the study Jeffrey Gordon, director of Washington University's Center for Genome Sciences says, "For decades, doctors have treated bacteria in a WARLIKE manner, yet research shows that most encounters we have with (the unseen world of) microbes are very beneficial."
Asked by clophad - Thu Dec 21 13:33:34 2006 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. It has an all-time value, if you want my opinion: you should never underestimate /look down on backstage -lowest level work. Having people on top means having many more supporting people on the rest of the levels of the world pyramid, performing menial/humbler tasks-this is the only way for the few or for the one to ascend towards the highest point (not that this is negative, but it is how things go round). Regarding the beneficial action of bacteria, it is not something new, and it is rather irrelevant to the lesson taught by the myth. Most bacteria really are beneficial, and it is not true that doctors have been in battle against them for years. They have been in war against harmful bacteria. "Stomach microbes" are… [cont.]
Answered by supersonic332003 - Sat Dec 23 11:23:01 2006
Q. Compared to the cute zoo/jungle metaphors of Thomas Nast (donkey and elephant) "Belly and the Other Members" by Aesop is more helpful. Why? Nature magazine reports 12/21/06 that stomach microbes may "lead to a way of fighting malnutrition" around the world! Lead author of the study Jeffrey Gordon, director of Washington University's Center for Genome Sciences says, "For decades, doctors have treated bacteria in a WARLIKE manner, yet research shows that most encounters we have with (the unseen world of) microbes are very beneficial."
Asked by clophad - Thu Dec 21 13:33:34 2006 - Mythology & Folklore - 1 Answers - Comments
A. It has an all-time value, if you want my opinion: you should never underestimate /look down on backstage -lowest level work. Having people on top means having many more supporting people on the rest of the levels of the world pyramid, performing menial/humbler tasks-this is the only way for the few or for the one to ascend towards the highest point (not that this is negative, but it is how things go round). Regarding the beneficial action of bacteria, it is not something new, and it is rather irrelevant to the lesson taught by the myth. Most bacteria really are beneficial, and it is not true that doctors have been in battle against them for years. They have been in war against harmful bacteria. "Stomach microbes" are… [cont.]
Answered by supersonic332003 - Sat Dec 23 11:23:01 2006
what are aesop's fables traits in each story like the lion and the mouse?
Q. not morals but traits behavorial or physical that have to do with humans?
Asked by Tony Y - Tue Nov 4 17:30:53 2008 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The fables were written originally in India to teach a prince how to rule. The tales were to teach him to listen to the people, be humble, and not greed.
Answered by redunicorn - Tue Nov 4 21:27:14 2008
Q. not morals but traits behavorial or physical that have to do with humans?
Asked by Tony Y - Tue Nov 4 17:30:53 2008 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments
A. The fables were written originally in India to teach a prince how to rule. The tales were to teach him to listen to the people, be humble, and not greed.
Answered by redunicorn - Tue Nov 4 21:27:14 2008
what are three aesop fables that are really popular and have everyday morals?
Q. i need to have answers that are genuine because its for my english college class and i cant find anything good through the search engines.
Asked by aquarius12589 - Sun Sep 21 16:13:34 2008 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Okay, the MOST famous one... the tortoise and the hare (slow and steady wins the race) The boy who cried wolf (liars who tell the truth are never believed) the lion and the mouse (little friends may prove great friends) if you want more, the fox and the grapes The wolf in sheep's clothing The town mouse and the country mouse I think almost all of the fables have everyday morals, actually
Answered by I. E. Chalk - Sun Sep 21 16:24:43 2008
Q. i need to have answers that are genuine because its for my english college class and i cant find anything good through the search engines.
Asked by aquarius12589 - Sun Sep 21 16:13:34 2008 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Okay, the MOST famous one... the tortoise and the hare (slow and steady wins the race) The boy who cried wolf (liars who tell the truth are never believed) the lion and the mouse (little friends may prove great friends) if you want more, the fox and the grapes The wolf in sheep's clothing The town mouse and the country mouse I think almost all of the fables have everyday morals, actually
Answered by I. E. Chalk - Sun Sep 21 16:24:43 2008
What kind of parents are dumb enough to name their offspring "Aesop"?
Q. Seriously. Who has the balls to do this? It's a completely idiotic name for an idiotic person. Explain, use complete sentences and show work.
Asked by - Sun Oct 2 20:23:53 2011 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. It was a different time, a different place, a different language, a different culture. Some names may seem "dumb" to you, but it means something in a different language. For example, you'd scoff at the name of Hassan or Amir, but in Arabic Hassan means beautified and Amir means warrior. I find these names magnificent and epic you might say. I much prefer different, unique, creative, "dumb" names like Aesop rather than the same old boring "normal" names like Spencer.
Answered by Silhouetta - Sun Oct 2 20:36:35 2011
Q. Seriously. Who has the balls to do this? It's a completely idiotic name for an idiotic person. Explain, use complete sentences and show work.
Asked by - Sun Oct 2 20:23:53 2011 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments
A. It was a different time, a different place, a different language, a different culture. Some names may seem "dumb" to you, but it means something in a different language. For example, you'd scoff at the name of Hassan or Amir, but in Arabic Hassan means beautified and Amir means warrior. I find these names magnificent and epic you might say. I much prefer different, unique, creative, "dumb" names like Aesop rather than the same old boring "normal" names like Spencer.
Answered by Silhouetta - Sun Oct 2 20:36:35 2011
Anyone with a good knowledge of Aesop's Fables?
Q. I'm doing an animation project that's a bit difficult to explain, but basically I need to know if anyone can specifically name one (or more!) of Aesop's fables that has either a character being curious about an object or something unknown; OR a situation where a character picks up something heavy and/or something light (basically when a concept of weight is being shown). Any and all suggestions are appreciated, thank you!
Asked by Maggie B - Mon Nov 3 21:20:06 2008 - Mythology & Folklore - 3 Answers - Comments
A. How about The Crow and the Pitcher? It's basically about a crow who is really thirsty and finds water in a pitcher, but the water is too low for him to drink because he can't get his beak down that far. So he gets the idea to drop little pebbles into the pitcher, gradually making the water level rise and he is then able to drink.
Answered by Azriel {Crivens!!} - Mon Nov 3 21:49:48 2008
Q. I'm doing an animation project that's a bit difficult to explain, but basically I need to know if anyone can specifically name one (or more!) of Aesop's fables that has either a character being curious about an object or something unknown; OR a situation where a character picks up something heavy and/or something light (basically when a concept of weight is being shown). Any and all suggestions are appreciated, thank you!
Asked by Maggie B - Mon Nov 3 21:20:06 2008 - Mythology & Folklore - 3 Answers - Comments
A. How about The Crow and the Pitcher? It's basically about a crow who is really thirsty and finds water in a pitcher, but the water is too low for him to drink because he can't get his beak down that far. So he gets the idea to drop little pebbles into the pitcher, gradually making the water level rise and he is then able to drink.
Answered by Azriel {Crivens!!} - Mon Nov 3 21:49:48 2008
How come we don't follow Aesop's Fables, it's no different than the Bible with talking snakes and donkeys?
Q.
Asked by - Thu Jan 6 00:49:41 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Eh? Have you been thinking that all week? The lessons in Aesops fables are more important than the characters - it's the whole point of fables. All and more of the lessons are in scriptures.
Answered by - Thu Jan 6 01:05:11 2011
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Asked by - Thu Jan 6 00:49:41 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 6 Answers - Comments
A. Eh? Have you been thinking that all week? The lessons in Aesops fables are more important than the characters - it's the whole point of fables. All and more of the lessons are in scriptures.
Answered by - Thu Jan 6 01:05:11 2011
Aesop's fables: do you believe there really was a talking fox?
Q. Or, could they be allegory and metaphor, common instructional devices even today, that aren't meant to be taken literally. How is it that stone age people got this and so many people don't today?
Asked by - Tue Oct 4 18:32:05 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments
A. No one is trying to enact Aesop's fables into law. No one is saying I will burn for eternity if I do not live by Aesop's fables. No one claims that Aesop's fables were the words of a deity. Aesop's fables are much more consistent and clear than the bible.
Answered by Simon T - Tue Oct 4 18:41:03 2011
Q. Or, could they be allegory and metaphor, common instructional devices even today, that aren't meant to be taken literally. How is it that stone age people got this and so many people don't today?
Asked by - Tue Oct 4 18:32:05 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments
A. No one is trying to enact Aesop's fables into law. No one is saying I will burn for eternity if I do not live by Aesop's fables. No one claims that Aesop's fables were the words of a deity. Aesop's fables are much more consistent and clear than the bible.
Answered by Simon T - Tue Oct 4 18:41:03 2011
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