Lying Man
There once existed a wreath made of flowers that what was
given by the gods. When asked what it was for the gods said that it bestowed powers
to the one that didn’t have the character flaws they listed. One that didn’t steal,
didn’t tell a lie, and the one who didn’t lose his head at the height of fame.
There was a false teacher that believed he had all of these. He believed
himself to be more than he was for in actuality he violated all of these. He went
to the gods and asked them to give him one of these wreaths. They then listed
another list that included earning wealth honestly, and he who takes from the
cup of pleasure sparingly. And the he asked then for the third wreath that
could only be bestowed to he who scorned choice food, never turneth from
purpose, and he who keeps faith unchanged. He then asked for the fourth wreath
and got even more restrictions that he said he was exempt for. Then when he had
the fourth wreath the man felt pain in his head as if thorns were sticking into
it. He cried out and cried for mercy and was denied for he spoke falsely.
Bibliography: The Man Who Told a Lie by Marie L. Shedlock
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