"Redemption of the Mighty". The Lion and the Mouse
In this heartwarming tale of unexpected kindness, a mighty lion, king of the jungle, captures a tiny mouse that scurries into its path. The mouse, trembling with fear, pleads for its life, promising to repay the lion’s mercy one day. Amused by the mouse’s bold claim, the lion spares it and lets it go free.
Days later, the lion becomes ensnared in a hunter’s net, roaring in frustration as it struggles to break free. Hearing the cries, the little mouse rushes to the lion’s aid. With its small but sharp teeth, the mouse gnaws through the ropes, freeing the mighty beast. The lion, humbled and grateful, recognizes the mouse’s courage and the truth of its promise.
This beloved fable teaches us that "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." It also shows that even the smallest among us can make a big difference.
- Subject Matter: animals, mythology, fable
- Collections: Aesop's Fables, Exhibited, reverse glass painting, surrealism nyfa grant 7K possible