Ass Carrying Sacred Image Thinks Crowd Is Bowing to Him—His Arrogant Braying Lands Him in Trouble

Ass Carrying Sacred Image Thinks Crowd Is Bowing to Him—His Arrogant Braying Lands Him in Trouble
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A sacred Image was being carried to the temple. It was mounted on an Ass adorned with garlands and gorgeous trappings, and a grand procession of priests and pages followed it through the streets.

As the Ass walked along, the people bowed their heads reverently or fell on their knees, and the Ass thought the honor was being paid to himself.

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