A Pigeon, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard. Not supposing it to be only a picture, she flew towards it with a loud whir and unwittingly dashed against the signboard, jarring herself terribly. Having broken her wings by the blow, she fell to the ground, and was caught by one of the bystanders.
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Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller, believed to have lived around the 6th century BCE, whose fables have been retold across cultures for over two millennia. "The Thirsty Pigeon" is one of his most concise cautionary tales, using a single impulsive act to illustrate the danger of letting desire override judgment. His fables were originally part of an oral tradition before being compiled and translated into countless languages worldwide.
