The gods created Man and gave him intelligence, and commanded him to use him wisely. The man became proud of his clear consciousness. He came to the birds and said:
- I am the smartest, I will be your master.
Robin laughed:
- If you are so smart, learn to fly, then we will recognize you as master.
Man invented the bow and killed the Robin. And the birds turned away from him.
A man came to the wild animals and said to them:
- I am the most cunning and intelligent, you will serve me, forest creatures!
The wolf replied:
“Your sense of smell is rather weak, your ears are hard of hearing, and you run slowly.” Only you have more pride than all of us.
Improve yourself and come worthy.
The man invented a trap and caught the Wolf. So he turned the animals away from himself.
A man came to the river bank and addressed the fish with the following speech:
“I am the smartest and strongest on land, and you, water creatures, must submit to me.”
The sturgeon stuck his head out of the water and grumbled in response:
“You can’t live even five minutes under water, so how are you going to rule us?”
Man invented nets and pulled Sturgeon onto the sand. The fish swam away from the shore into the depths in horror.
Then the Man came to the gods and said:
“I am the most intelligent, cunning and strong, I have subjugated all the birds, animals, and fish. Make me a god.
And He answered him, who is Lord over all the younger spirits, over all living creatures:
- Learn to love, then you will be worthy.
Man invented atheism and killed God.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru