 Fiammetta's tale (she is the speaker in this story, contrary to what a couple of incorrect sources may say) is also told about the legendary Hatim Tai, who lived in the 6th century and sacrificed his favorite horse to provide a meal for the ambassador of the Greek Emperor.This earliest version of the tale is of Persian origin.Pietro di Vinciolo goes from home to eat, and his wife brings a boy into the house to bear her company.