Stories

The fable "The Man and the Lion" tells of a man and a lion having a conversation about their respective strengths and abilities. In this fable, the man and lion are walking together, and the man points out a statue of a man overpowering a lion, arguing that it proves man's superiority. The lion retorts that if lions knew how to sculpt, they would depict lions dominating men.

Aesop's fables, including "The Man and the Lion," often use animal characters to convey moral lessons or illustrate human nature.

You can read the story at several sites, including:

• Read.gov
• Project Gutenberg

The hunter scattered grains of rice on the ground to lure birds into a trap.

Here's why this is a common hunting tactic:

• Attracting Prey: Rice and other grains are attractive food sources for many bird species.
• Setting a Trap: By scattering the rice, the hunter creates a feeding area, making it easier to set up nets or other traps to catch the birds when they come to feed.

This method takes advantage of the birds' natural foraging behavior.