About Tortoise

Tortoise is known for being a trickster in stories. He is cunning, lazy, dubious and self-centered.

He gets upset when things don't work his way and quickly comes up with other plans to suit his greed.

The Gourd of Wisdom

In this story, The Gourd of Wisdom, Tortoise believes he is the only wise animal in the jungle.

He tries to collect all the wisdom in the kingdom and keep to himself.

He was shocked to discover that wisdom is universal. Is this possible? Read on to find out.