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The Cat | A Short Story of Ancient Egypt
The mutually beneficial relationship between the cat and the farmer lasted thousands of years.
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The Atlantic Puffin | Fishing in the Sky
Puffins are hunted for their eggs, feathers and meat. It is believed that they have been hunted since time immemorial.
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The Salamander | A Child of Water and Fire
When attacked, a salamander positions itself to make the main poison glands face the aggressor.
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The Kingfisher | A Fisher of Knowledge and Good Fortune
In India, there exist twelve species of kingfisher and they belong to one of three categories: tree, water or river kingfishers.
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The Three Little Pigs | A Fable of Hard Work
What is the real wisdom of the pig? I discovered it through a tale that they used to tell me when I was a child.
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A Parable of Work and Rest | Wisely Investing in the Future
When we partake in online shopping, sneak in work on the weekends, watch television into the wee hours of the night; do we realise that we are, in effect, not resting?
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Jack and the Beanstalk | A Story of Unexpected Financial Blessings
Once upon a time, there lived a poor young man by the name of Jack who lived with his mother.
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The Symbolism of Pigs
The pig represents abundance, wealth, strength and never wanting for everyday needs.
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Hang Tuah | The Legend of the Powerful Laksamana of Malaysia
When he turned ten, Hang Tuah learned silat–a martial art–with four friends. Their teacher was Adi Putera, a renowned master who lived as a hermit atop a mountain.
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Ebisu | The Patron God of Lucky Fishermen
Out of the Seven Gods of Luck, it is only Ebisu who is wholly and entirely Japanese.
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