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OP According to an old legend, the first man was made by Zeus, the first bull by Poseidon, and the
first house by Athene. On the completion of their labors, a dispute arose as to which had made
the most perfect work. They agreed to appoint Momos as judge, and to abide by his decision.
Momos, however, being very envious of the handicraft of each, found fault with all. He firstblamed
the work of Poseidon because he had not made the horns of the bull below his eyes, so he might
better see where to strike. He then condemned the work of Zeus, because he had not placed
the heart of man on the outside, that everyone might read the thoughts of the evil disposed and
take precautions against the intended mischief. And, lastly, he inveighed against Athene because
she had not contrived iron wheels in the foundation of her house, so its inhabitants might more
easily remove if a neighbor proved unpleasant. Zeus, indignant at such inveterate faultfinding,
drove him from his office of judge, and expelled him from the mansions of Olympos."
-Aesop's Fables 59 (from Babrius)
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