Week 7 Story: The Wolf and the Raven
There once was a time when all of the animals spoke the same language, and they had rules that they would follow to maintain peace and to keep order in their land. One day, in a vast and prosperous forest, there came a lone wolf who began to disrupt this order. The wolf would kill any who crossed his path, regardless of whether or not he was hungry or provoked. The smaller animals all gathered for a meeting to discuss what was to be done about wolf (for the larger animals like bear could not be bothered). “Someone has to do something!” cried the deer, who had organized the meeting, “the woods have become dangerous, and the air smells of rot from the meat the wolf wastes!” “But the wolf is dangerous,” says the little, tawny owl, “he has sharp teeth and claws; and he’s quick and strong. Who would be willing to face him?” “I will,” croaks the raven, “I am clever, and my wings are just as powerful as the wolf’s jaw. I shall get rid of him.” “Yes, you are clever,” says the deer, “bu...
