A MAYAN FOLKTALE
THE KING OF THE BIRDS
One day,the Great Spirit who guarded the Mayan would told the birds that they must choose a king
Almost every bird thought it should be king. The only bird that stayed quiet was the quetzal.The quetzal wanted to be king. But his feathers were a dull brown,and he looked quite plain. He didn’t think anyone would choose him.
the quetzal went to the road-runner, a very colorful bird,and said,"your feathers are beautiful but you are too busy being the messenger of the roads to become king.lend me your feathers.i'll return them after i become king,and i'll share the wealth and fame with you
at first,the road-runner said no.but the quetzal would not stop asking him at last,the road-runner agreed