The Cunning Hyena

    By businesshadi3

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    19 Jul, 2024

    a black and white drawing of a hyena in a forest with a full moon in the background, primitivism, a storybook illustration, Dan Hillier, detailed illustration

    In the heart of the African savannah, the cunning Hyena was known far and wide. Its reputation for mischief and chaos was unparallel, causing unrest among the animal kingdom.

    a lion and a hyena in a black and white landscape with trees and bushes and a full moon, fantastic realism, an airbrush painting, Ed Binkley, highly detailed digital painting

    The Lion, the supposed king of the savannah, was increasingly troubled by Hyena's antics. He decided to confront the Hyena, hoping to restore peace among the animals.

    a drawing of a hyena with other hyenas in the background and a sky with clouds, furry art, an ultrafine detailed painting, Ed Binkley, highly detailed digital art

    The Hyena, unbothered by Lion's stature, merely laughed at his concerns. The Lion, taken aback by Hyena's audacity, vowed to teach him a lesson.

    a painting of a lion and two other animals by a river with trees and rocks in the background and a few other animals in the water, american scene painting, an airbrush painting, Brothers Hildebrandt, highly detailed oil painting

    The next day, at the waterhole, the Lion announced a competition. The winner would be crowned the true king of the savannah. The Hyena, seeing an opportunity, agreed.

    a painting of a hyena and other animals in a wildlife scene with a watering hole and trees, naturalism, a storybook illustration, Dan Hillier, detailed illustration

    The competition was to find the tastiest grass in the savannah. The Hyena, known to be a carnivore, found himself at a disadvantage. But his cunning mind was already hatching a plan.

    two hyenas are standing in a field of grass and trees, with a sky background and clouds, primitivism, an illustration of, Brothers Hildebrandt, photoreal

    The Hyena, using his craftiness, tricked the Gazelle into revealing the location of the sweetest grass. With this knowledge, he set off to win the competition.

    a lion and two cubs are standing in the grass near trees and a hill with clouds in the background, fantastic realism, an ultrafine detailed painting, Ed Binkley, highly detailed digital painting

    However, the Lion, known for his wisdom, had foreseen Hyena's trickery. He had already informed the Gazelle of his plan, turning the tables on the Hyena.

    a group of wild animals walking across a field next to trees and bushes in the wild with a lion, fantastic realism, an ultrafine detailed painting, Ed Binkley, walton ford

    Upon tasting the grass presented by the Hyena, the animals immediately recognized it as the sweet grass the Gazelle usually ate. The Hyena's trick was revealed, much to his embarrassment.

    a black and white drawing of a lion and other animals in a field of grass and trees with a full moon in the background, fantastic realism, an album cover, Chris LaBrooy, detailed illustration

    The Lion, with a triumphant smile, presented his grass. It was not the sweetest, but it was his honest find. The animals unanimously declared him the king, appreciating his integrity.

    a group of hyenas standing next to a body of water in a forest filled with trees and rocks, furry art, an ultrafine detailed painting, David Palumbo, furaffinity

    The Hyena, realizing his mistakes, felt a pang of remorse. He understood that cunningness and deceit wouldn't earn him respect or authority.

    a group of lions standing next to each other on a field of grass and trees with a full moon in the background, fantastic realism, an album cover, David Martin, furaffinity

    From that day forward, the Hyena changed his ways. He no longer caused chaos or mischief, earning himself a new reputation among the animals.

    a lion laying on the ground in front of a tree and other animals in the background with a full moon in the sky, naturalism, an ultrafine detailed painting, Ed Binkley, highly detailed digital painting

    The savannah, once a place of unrest, was now peaceful under the wise rule of the Lion and the reformed Hyena. The story of the cunning Hyena served as a reminder that true power comes from integrity and respect, not deceit.