Reading Notes: More Jataka Tales, Part A

I stuck with my recent theme of Jataka tales this week. I am hoping next week to branch out more. I think the stories about women look interesting so maybe I'll tackle those next. This week I read a few Jataka tales but there's one I particularly enjoyed. It is called "The Woodpecker, Turtle, and Deer". I liked that in this story they all ended up helping one another escape death. I truly valued the lesson taught here. I think that these days it can be hard to find loyal friends. These three friends demonstrated a perfect example of loyalty to one another. The turtle and the woodpecker worked together to save the deer from the hunter. In return, when the turtle was captured by the hunter, the deer came to his rescue. In the end they were all able to keep their lives. This ordeal brought them all closer and it is said that they lived out happy lives together from then on. I think one big reason I am drawn to these stories is because they typically involve animals. Animals are one of my biggest passions. I also enjoy these stories because of the lessons they teach. Some lessons may be easier than others, but each and every one are important. 

Bibliography: More Jataka Tales 1922 by Ellen C. Babbitt 

(Bambi and Friends)