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The Mischievous Dog "The Mischievous Dog" by Aesop is a moralistic fable that narrates the story of a dog who enjoys creating chaos and playing pranks on people, eventually leading to serious... – *by Aesop*	54 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Fox Without a Tail "The Fox Without a Tail" by Aesop is a timeless fable that imparts a valuable life lesson. The story follows a clever fox who loses his tail in a trap. Embarrassed by his loss, he... – *by Aesop*	278 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Quack Toad The Quack Toad is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a toad who falsely claims to have healing powers. The toad fools many animals into believing him, all while delivering... – *by Aesop*	181 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Bat and the Weasels The Bat and the Weasels is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the benefits of resourcefulness and adaptability. In the story, a bat falls into the nest of weasels who... – *by Aesop*	33 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Fox and the Hedgehog The Fox and the Hedgehog is a short fable by Aesop that features a fox, who is known for his cunning, and a hedgehog, known for his simplicity. The fox uses various strategies to... – *by Aesop*	72 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Wolf and the House Dog "The Wolf and the House Dog" is a fable from the collection of Aesop's tales. It tells the story of a starving wolf who, after encountering a well-fed house dog, desires the same... – *by Aesop*	47 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Miser "The Miser" is a short fable by Aesop revolving around the theme of greed and disillusionment. The story features a man who buries his gold in a hidden hole. Every week he visits... – *by Aesop*	31 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Goatherd and the Goat The Goatherd and the Goat is a fable by Aesop about a goatherd who gets frustrated with one particular goat that, in his opinion, is not contributing enough milk compared to the... – *by Aesop*	27 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Milkmaid and Her Pail The Milkmaid and Her Pail is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a milkmaid who daydreams about the wealth and luxuries she can buy by selling the milk from her pail, only to... – *by Aesop*	51 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Ass and the Lap Dog The Ass and the Lap Dog is a fable by Aesop concerning a farm ass observing the affectionate relationship between its master and the master's lap dog. Inspired by the dog's... – *by Aesop*	72 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Man and the Lion The Man and the Lion is a short fable story by Aesop. It revolves around a man and a lion who argue over who is the superior among all the animals. They come across first a statue... – *by Aesop*	57 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Old Lion and the Fox "The Old Lion and the Fox" is a short fable by the renowned storyteller, Aesop. This story features an old, ailing lion who is trying to trick other animals into entering his den... – *by Aesop*	45 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Eagle and the Beetle The Eagle and the Beetle is a tale from Aesop's Fables that exemplifies humility and the potential power of the weak against the strong. It tells the story of a beetle who seeks... – *by Aesop*	28 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Bull and the Goat The Bull and the Goat by Aesop is a fable that teaches readers about the dangers of arrogance. The story features a proud and dominant bull who expels a goat from a shared... – *by Aesop*	88 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by Aesop is a classic fable about a cunning wolf who disguises himself as a sheep to trick the shepherd and infiltrate the herd. The... – *by Aesop*	121 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Serpent and the Eagle "The Serpent and the Eagle" is not a book, but a fable from Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece. The fable tells the story of an eagle who carries a sleeping... – *by Aesop*	78 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Fox and the Crab "The Fox and the Crab" is a tale by Aesop about the cunning fox and a naive crab. When the crab leaves its natural habitat in the sea to explore the shore at the... – *by Aesop*	51 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Frog and the Mouse "The Frog and the Mouse" by Aesop is a cautionary fable about a deceitful frog who tricks a mouse into taking a ride on its back across a river, only to try to drown him for his... – *by Aesop*	56 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Mercury and the Woodman "Mercury and the Woodman" is a classic Aesop's fable focusing on honesty and integrity. In the story, a poor Woodman loses his axe in a river. Mercury, the Roman God of Commerce,... – *by Aesop*	89 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Three Bullocks and a Lion Three Bullocks and a Lion is a classic fable by Aesop that uses the story of three bullocks and their struggles to escape from a menacing lion to illustrate the power of unity and... – *by Aesop*	39 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Astrologer The Astrologer is a classic and short parable by Aesop. It tells the story of an astrologer who spends his time looking at the stars and observing the heavens but overlooks the... – *by Aesop*	25 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Dog and the Oyster "The Dog and the Oyster" by Aesop is a classic fable providing a morality lesson about the dangers of greed. In the story, a dog finds an oyster and wants to eat the meat inside.... – *by Aesop*	81 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Cat and the Birds The Cat and the Birds is a cautionary tale by Aesop, warning about the danger of being fooled by false flatteries and appearances. It tells the story of a crafty cat who tries to... – *by Aesop*	33 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Spendthrift and the Swallow The Spendthrift and the Swallow is a classic Aesop's Fable that imparts a moral lesson about careful planning and foresight. The story revolves around a prodigal man who, seeing a... – *by Aesop*	29 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Goatherd and the Wild Goats The Goatherd and the Wild Goats is a moral fable by Aesop. The story depicts a goatherd who brings wild goats into his flock, offering them better care than his own goats.... – *by Aesop*	41 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Sick Stag "The Sick Stag" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a stag that falls seriously ill and cannot move from his place. As he lays in the forest, other animals, who were once... – *by Aesop*	38 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Farmer and the Snake The Farmer and the Snake is a fable by Aesop about a good-hearted farmer who saves a freezing snake by bringing it home and warming it up. Once the snake has regained its... – *by Aesop*	50 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Mouse and the Weasel "The Mouse and the Weasel" is an engaging tale by Aesop that delivers a valuable moral lesson. The story revolves around a mouse that gets stuck in a hole after eating too much... – *by Aesop*	29 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Fighting Bulls and the Frog The Fighting Bulls and the Frog is a fable book by Aesop. It tells the story of two bulls fighting over who will be the king of the pasture, which scares the smaller creatures. A... – *by Aesop*	36 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Goose and the Golden Egg The Goose and the Golden Egg is a classic fable by Aesop. The story conveys a moral lesson about greed and patience. It follows a farmer who owns a magical goose that lays golden... – *by Aesop*	26 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Two Pots The Two Pots is a fable by Aesop that centers on two pots, one made of brass and the other made of clay. They find themselves floating down a river together, with the clay pot... – *by Aesop*	33 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Farmer and His Sons The Farmer and His Sons is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches the value of hard work and unity as strength. On his deathbed, a farmer gives his lazy sons a lesson in unity by... – *by Aesop*	44 Views added 1 year ago	Rating