Aesop Fables … .. .the tortoise never arrived October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 Aaron M. … .. .The fable tells how the king of the gods invited all the animals to his wedding but the tortoise never arrived. When asked why, her excuse was that she preferred her own home, so Zeus made her carry her house about forever after… .. . wiki below: Zeus and the Tortoise Inspired by: The Great Wave off Kanagawa Related