Lion the Gracious & Tigerman

Lion the Gracious

© 2006-2010 Gail Nobles

First, let me tell you about a man name Lion the Gracious. He is a great spirit in the jungle from long ago, and he is a legend. Lion the Gracious was a mighty man born in the circus and was kept in a cage. He never knew his mother or father. Both his parents were human. His mother was left alone because his father was killed trying to tame a lion. There was so much hate inside of her for the lion that killed her husband. She carried that hate inside of her while she was carrying Lion the Gracious. Watching the lions outside their cages, she stood around the lions. Lion the Gracious’ mother watched them with grief and pain. She died given birth to him.

Lion the Gracious was born a lion-like man. A lion trainer physically abused him. But one day, Lion the Gracious became angry at the lion trainer and attacked him. He could have killed him but left him bleeding and sweating. Lion the Gracious escaped from the circus to live in the jungle. Lion knew and understood the world of animal and man. He lived for many years. But no one knows whether he died or not. They say that you can still feel his presence in the jungle.

Tigerman

Now, many years had gone by. Another strange child was born. His name is Tigerman. He was born to be a tiger-like man. He was mighty. Tigerman had it rough growing up. Other children would make fun of him in school because he was different. As strong as he was, he was humble and hurt by their jokes. Tigerman wanted to be like other children in looks. He felt so lonely because the other children did not want him around. Tigerman was not allowed to participate in their fun and games.

One day Tigerman went to the jungle. He was crying. Tigerman just knew that the jungle was where he belonged. That’s when Tigerman found a friend. Another strange human like him heard his cry. Some believe that he was Lion the Gracious. He became Tigerman’s great grandfather. Some seem to think that Lion the Gracious is kin to Tigerman somewhere down the line.

When Tigerman became a man, he spiritually received his tiger stripes. He had the urge to be wild. But his great grandfather, Lion the Gracious, was behind him to tame him. He could not be seen. Lion the Gracious was there to teach him about many things. There are more chapters to this story. There is more to tell.

© 2006-2010 Gail Nobles