The Greedy Elephant.
The Greedy Elephant (Kenya): Demonstrates the dangers of greed and the virtue of moderation.
Once upon a time in the vast savannah of Kenya, there lived a mighty elephant named Tembo. He was known for his strength, size, and intelligence. He was also known for his insatiable appetite. Tembo loved to eat and he ate a lot, more than any other animal in the savannah.
One day, Tembo was wandering through the savannah when he stumbled upon a tree that was filled with juicy, ripe mangoes. Tembo’s mouth watered at the sight of the fruit, and he immediately began to eat as many as he could. He ate and ate until he was completely full, but he couldn’t resist the temptation to eat more. So he continued to eat until he was so full that he could hardly move.
As Tembo lay on the ground, unable to move, he heard a loud rumbling sound. It was the sound of a herd of hungry lions approaching. Tembo tried to get up and run away, but he was too heavy and too full to move quickly. The lions pounced on Tembo and began to attack him.
Tembo realized too late that his greed had led him to this dangerous situation. If he had stopped eating when he was full, he would have been able to escape from the lions. But his greed had blinded him to the dangers around him.
In the end, Tembo was able to fight off the lions with his strength and intelligence, but he learned a valuable lesson. He realized that his greed had put him in danger, and he vowed to be more moderate in his eating habits from then on.
From that day forward, Tembo ate only what he needed to survive, and he became known as a wise and respected leader among the animals of the savannah. The story of the greedy elephant became a cautionary tale for all the animals, reminding them of the dangers of greed and the virtue of moderation.
Moral
Morals/Lessons:
1. Greed can lead to destructive consequences.
2. Moderation is a virtue that can prevent harm and promote balance.
3. It is important to be content with what we have and not always seek more.
4. Sharing and cooperation can lead to better outcomes than selfishness and hoarding.
Origin of the Story: Kenya.