a dog teaches us to beware greed

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In the ancient Indian collection of animal fables known (among other things) as Kaliliah wa Dimnah, the story of the dog who lost his bone to greed is mentioned.  It seems to be related to the fable by Aesop, in which a dog trots along with a bone in his mouth, but when he nears the water he sees a reflection of himself.  Thinking it's another dog with a bone for the taking, he opens his mouth to snap - and plunk goes the bone, leaving our covetous fellow with nothing to show for his aggression.  I did not find any source info for this image, though it's clearly from an illuminated manuscript.  I'm sharing it anyway as it's a perfect example of how dogs provide illustration of a cultural lesson, and besides, it is graceful and beautiful for a Monday.