How the Spider Lost His Crown

How the Spider Lost His Crown


Long ago, when animals chose a king by wisdom rather than strength, Spider wore the crown. He was small but clever, quick with words, and skilled at solving disputes. For a time, the forest prospered.

But Spider grew greedy for praise. He stopped listening and began ruling by tricks. When elders came with problems, he twisted their words. When hunters complained of unfair paths, he blamed fate. Quietly, he spun lies instead of webs of justice.

One season, a great drought struck. The animals begged Spider to consult the ancient stream spirits. Spider claimed he had already done so and demanded gifts before acting. He took yams, beads, and goats—and did nothing.

Suspicious, Tortoise followed Spider one night and found him feasting alone, mocking the animals’ suffering. At dawn, Tortoise called the forest together and revealed the truth. Spider tried to talk his way out, but his words tangled like broken silk.

The animals removed his crown and gave leadership to the Council of Elders. Ashamed, Spider fled to the rooftops and dark corners, where he hides to this day, spinning webs in silence.

Moral Reflection:
Cleverness without character destroys trust. Power gained by wisdom is lost by deceit. A leader who feeds himself while others starve will soon rule no one.

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