Korean Tale
The Hare’s Liver
Never trust anyone whose intentions you don’t know. This Korean folk tale is about a hare whose life is saved thanks to its wits and imagination.
Once upon a time, there was a Vietnamese emperor named Hung Vuong. He ruled his people wisely and
But now the emperor needed to choose one of them as his heir. His sons nervously awaited his decision, curious to find out who fortune would smile upon.
The emperor asked all of his sons to gather round. “My dear ones, it is necessary for me to decide which of you will rule our country after me. I love you all so much, and I also know that you’re all equally clever and capable. So, to determine who will become the emperor, I have prepared a special
Almost immediately the sons scattered in every direction, venturing all over Vietnam. Some of them hunted game or birds in the
Only the youngest son, Tiet Lieu, remained at home. He sat quietly and pondered. As he didn’t like hunting or guns, he would not be killing any animals. He decided to take a little stroll around the local area and maybe he’d think of something along the way.
Unlike his brothers, who all live in grand style in the palace, Tiet Lieu resided with his loving wife and children in a modest house in the countryside. For he had no desire for wealth or servants.
As he walked, he came to…