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Tortoise

Jun 4, 2026 · 4 min · Ep 8

A folktale about a clever but greedy tortoise who tricks other animals during a feast in the Sky Kingdom. By claiming all the food for himself, he angers the birds who helped him get there. As punishment, they take back the feathers that allowed him to fly. When Tortoise jumps from the sky, he crashes onto rocks and breaks his shell. Although the animals repair it, the cracks remain forever, becoming the load he carries on his back. 

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