15&1 Myths and Stories with The Animals Of Cyprus
written by Tasos Aristotelous
published by “KIPROEPIA” publishing house, Limassol, Cyprus, October 2006
wild boar
A tale of a group of wild boars swimming to Cyprus.
sheep
The sheep wanted to change their life, to live independently and free. The rest of the animals did not agree even the wise owl.
dog
The dog was feeling unloved by his master so he ran away. His master came looking for him and took him home.
rabbit
The rabbit was so proud of the run he had dug and showed off how deep and how good a digger he was.
hare
The hare thought that he had found a safe and secure place to live….
hare
The hare thought that he had found a safe and secure place to live….
hedgehog
The hedgehog craved the ripe grapes growing up high but could not reach them. He enlisted the help of a passing sparrow.
goat
The goat wanted to become a lady. She went into the first house she found and started to use the powders, lipsticks and perfumes.
fox
The fox, thwarted by the high fence of the new chicken coop finds a way of taking advantage of the silly village.
cat
Two finches were gossiping about how lazy the cat was, lazing around with all her meals provided.
mouse
The young mouse found a way to become a lion, by drinking wine.
camel
The camel has a long memory. Taking revenge for a beating 50 years ago.
moufflon
The Moufllon in the forest of Paphos boasts to the crow.
pig
The pig was bored of his pedestrian and monotonous life. Until he saw a wolf in his dreams.
cow
The wolf asks the cow for her milk to save her sick wolf cub.
horse
The horse trotting along on the Troodos mountains was admired for her beautiful mane.
donkey
The donkey wanted to sing like the birds in the tree and dance like the ducks in the pond.
