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Art Memory Game #5 : Kalila and Dimna stories

The famous tales of Kalila and Dimna, (inspired by the ancient Indian Panchatantra), found their way to Egypt. Today's game features illustrations dating to the 16th century, copied in Gujarat, from an Egyptian manuscript.
Tap the yellow tiles to reveal images under them. The game ends when all matching pairs have been revealed.

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The Monkey Escapes to the Safety of the Fig Tree / Public Domain / Met Museum
The King of the Hares in Counsel with his Subjects / Public Domain / Met Museum
The Mouse Gnaws the Net Imprisoning the Doves / Public Domain / Met Museum
The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise / Public Domain / Met Museum
The Birds and the Monkeys with the Glow Worm / Public Domain / Met Museum
The Crows Trap the Owls in Their Cave by Lighting a Fire at the Entrance and Fanning it with Their Wings / Public Domain / Met Museum
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