The constellation
J27 Man learns the fear of Death by meeting Life. Life (old woman) beheads him and replaces his head backwards. Simpleton left in fear for hours before head is readjusted
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- Shipwrecked shepherd distrusts the sea. He had formerly envied sailors · J11 entry
- Young ass avoids food eaten by animals before being slaughtered. Runs to his mother and asks to have all remains of the hog's food taken out · J12 entry
- Young sparrows have learned to avoid men. Sparrow quizzes his four young as to how to avoid danger from men. Their year of experience has taught them enough · J13 entry
- Old racehorse in mill laments vanity of youth · J14 entry
- Serpent (bird) having injured man refuses reconciliation. He knows that neither can forget their injuries · J15 entry
- Dove disregards experience and loses brood. Rebuilds her nest in the place where she has lost former brood · J16 entry
- Animal learns through experience to fear men. In spite of the warning of another animal he approaches man and is shot · J17 entry
- Wisdom acquired from beating. Incognito prince, beaten for his courtesy, realizes his folly and returns home · J18 entry
- Counsels proved wise by experience · J21 entry
- Precepts of the lion to his sons. Only the younger keeps them and is successful · J22 entry