Rhodopis and the Flying Sandal
While Rhodopis was bathing, her attendant held her sandals. An eagle swooped down, snatched one from the woman’s hand and flew towards Memphis.
The king was hearing his people’s cases in the open air. As the eagle passed directly overhead, it let go of the sandal. The sandal fell into the king’s lap.
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