Title: The Bee and Jupiter by Aesop
created on 07 Jun 09

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1. Robindcr8l wrote:
  A BEE from Mount Hymettus, the queen of the hive, ascended to Olympus to present Jupiter some honey fresh from her combs. Jupiter, delighted with the offering of honey, promised to give whatever she should ask. She therefore besought him, saying, "
2. Robindcr8l wrote:
 "Give me, I pray thee, a sting, that if any mortal shall approach to take my honey, I may kill him." Jupiter was much displeased, for he loved the race of man, but could not refuse the request because of his promise. He thus answered the Bee: "You s
3. Robindcr8l wrote:
 "You shall have your request, but it will be at the peril of your own life. For if you use your sting, it shall remain in the wound you make, and then you will die from the loss of it."
4. Robindcr8l wrote:
 Moral: "Evil wishes, like chickens, come home to roost."
5. arty wrote:
 Nice one. Have you seen the price of honey lately!!!!!!
6. marius wrote:
 Have always loved Aesop's fables. You draw them well. Your fox and monkey are cute too.



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