In Aesop’s fable, how did Zeus punish the tortoise for failing to come to the god’s wedding feast?

Correct answer: By placing the tortoise’s home permanently on her back

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What people think about it: 9 Comments
KAITLYNMARIA
KAITLYNMARIA
simply fascinating how a simple story can stand the test off time!
Player #17197077
Player #17197077
jay w, an interpretation could be that it's a gift, that the tortoise shall be comfortable wherever she goes
Littlerainbow
Littlerainbow
come on, she was just an introvert, nothing wrong with it
Player #45505475
Player #45505475
Aesop fables are very short and lots of fun
Paradoxos
Paradoxos
jay w, it makes sense if you don’t consider it a punishment.
Jonesy
Jonesy
jay w, different standards in different times
me
me
herb198220, Have a look at Kipling's ideas.. especially for the elephant's nose!
Player #14000764
Player #14000764
The tortoise has a great defense from predators its shell .He was created to be that way. Very unique.
M
M
According to Greek Mythology, it was God Hermes who punished the lazy nymp.