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The Hare and His Ears"The Hare and His Ears" is a classic fable by Aesop that teaches important life lessons. The story revolves around a Hare who is shamed for his long ears and decides to hide them... | 41 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The North Wind and the SunThe North Wind and the Sun is a well-known fable by Aesop that teaches about the superiority of persuasion over force. In the story, the North Wind and the Sun debate over who is... | 38 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mole and His Mother"The Mole and His Mother" is a fable by Aesop that revolves around the relationship between a young mole and his mother. The mole, who is visually impaired, claims to see better... | 43 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion's Share"The Lion's Share" is a fable by Aesop that presents a social commentary about power dynamics and injustice. The story revolves around a lion who goes hunting with a cow, a goat,... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox"The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of teamwork and deception. A lion, an ass, and a fox become hunting companions. The lion, being the king,... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Jupiter and the Monkey"Jupiter and the Monkey" is a classic fable by Aesop in which Jupiter, king of the gods, organizes a beauty contest among newly born creatures. A monkey tries to win by dressing... | 60 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Swallow and the Crow"The Swallow and the Crow" is a classic fable by Aesop that imparts moral lessons through simple animal tales. In this story, the crow and swallow argue over which is the superior... | 117 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf, the Kid, and the GoatThe Wolf, the Kid, and the Goat is a children's fable by Aesop that teaches about wisdom and caution. The story follows a young goat who disobeys his mother's instruction not to... | 24 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Miller, His Son, and the AssThe Miller, His Son, and the Ass is a fable by Aesop about a man and his son who, while taking their donkey to the market, constantly switch their approach based on the opinions... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Man and the SatyrThe Man and the Satyr by Aesop is a fable that presents a story about a satyr who was befriended by a man. Over time, the satyr becomes confused and bothered by the man's ability... | 31 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ant and the DoveThe Ant and the Dove is a short fable by Aesop that emphasizes the importance of kindness and how good deeds should never go unnoticed. It tells the story of an ant who was saved... | 308 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and Its ShadowThe Ass and Its Shadow is a classic fable by Aesop that tells the story of a traveling ass (donkey) who gets into a dispute with its owner over the ass's shadow. The quarrel... | 93 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the CrowThe Fox and the Crow is a classic Aesop's fable that tells the story of a cunning fox and a proud crow. The crow has a piece of cheese in its beak which the fox really wants. The... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Old Rat"The Cat and the Old Rat" by Aesop is a fable about an old, wise rat and a cunning cat. It centers around the themes of wisdom, cunningness and the value of experience. The cat... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lark and Her Young OnesThe Lark and Her Young Ones is a fable by Aesop that imparts a lesson about wisdom and foresight. In the story, a lark had built her nest in a field of grain and kept it hidden... | 79 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet"The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet" is not a book but one of Aesop's Fables that tells the story of a time when the bees and wasps lost their wits and decided to go to the hornet... | 21 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Hare and the Tortoise"The Hare and the Tortoise" is a classic fable by Aesop that centers on a race between the fleetfooted hare and the slow yet steady tortoise. Overconfident in his speed, the hare... | 58 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Dog and His Reflection"The Dog and His Reflection" is an Aesop's fable about a dog who finds a bone and as he crosses a stream, he sees his reflection in the water. Believing the reflection to be... | 25 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd and the LionThe Shepherd and the Lion is a fable by Aesop that conveys the message of not trusting flattering words or appearances easily. The story revolves around a shepherd who saves a... | 676 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Animals and the Plague"The Animals and the Plague" by Aesop is a fable that presents a moral lesson through the story of how animals deal with a plague. As the animals, except the lion, get struck by... | 73 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Stag, the Sheep, and the WolfThe Stag, The Sheep, and The Wolf is a classic Aesop fable that teaches readers about cunning and deception. In the story, a stag seeks safety from a hunting party by hiding in a... | 36 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Eagle and the Kite"The Eagle and the Kite" is a classic fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the dangers of unwise partnerships and false security. The story revolves around a kite... | 54 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Flies and the HoneyIn The Flies and the Honey, Aesop presents a tale about a jar of honey that attracts many flies. However, they greedily plunge in so deep that they become stuck and drown in the... | 27 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Mother and the Wolf"The Mother and the Wolf" is a fable from Aesop's collection that speaks of a hungry wolf coming across a mother goat and her kids. In a bid to devour them, the wolf begins to... | 35 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the Monkey"The Fox and the Monkey" is a classic comedic fable from renowned author Aesop. The story centers on a fox and a monkey, each vying for the unofficial title of 'King of the... | 146 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Porcupine and the Snakes"The Porcupine and the Snakes" is a classic fable by Aesop conveying the message of making wise decisions. In this story, a Porcupine, seeking shelter, moves into a... | 96 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
Two Travelers and a BearTwo Travelers and a Bear is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches the important life lesson about fake friends and the importance of knowing the nature of the person you are... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Fox and the PheasantsThe Fox and the Pheasants is a fable by Aesop that illustrates the consequences of greed and lack of satisfaction. It tells the story of a fox that discovers a group of pheasants,... | 32 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Old Lion"The Old Lion" is a classic Aesop fable that emphasizes moral values and life lessons. It tells the story of an old, weaker lion, whose age and decreasing strength stop... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Boy and the NettleThe Boy and the Nettle is one of Aesop's classic fables wherein a young boy attempts to pluck a nettle plant but is stung by it. He then complains to his mother, who tells... | 69 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cat and the Fox"The Cat and the Fox" by Aesop is a short fable in which a cat and a fox debate who has the greater amount and variety of clever tricks and strategies. The fox boasts of having a... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rose and the ButterflyThe Rose and the Butterfly is a parable by Aesop about a butterfly falling in love with a beautiful rose. However, when the rose warns the butterfly of its thorns, the butterfly... | 20 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |