As the story goes, an eclectic philosopher strolled each morning the crowded market of an ancient city. Celebrated as a keen observer of Nature, the philosopher was frequently approached by the populace to settle the most complex conflicts and doubts.

It happened one day that a Dog was seen going rapidly around in circles trying to catch its own tail. This evoked laughter in a group of children who surrounded him and consternation in the adults. A number of the preoccupied merchants asked the philosopher what could be the cause of such a thing, and whether it could be an ominous omen.

The philosopher explained that in biting its own tail, the Dog was simply trying to dislodge his Fleas.

With this, the general curiosity was satisfied, and everyone returned to their work.

On another occasion, a Snake charmer exhibited his Snakes in a basket. Among them, one was seen to be biting its own tail, which provoked consternation in the children and laughter in the adults.

When the preoccupied children asked the philosopher what could be the cause of such a thing, he responded that a Snake biting its tail represented the Infinite and the Eternal Return of people, events, and things, and that this was the meaning of a Snake biting its own tail.

Again everyone returned to their tasks satisfied and tranquil.