Fables
Title: Aesop Tells his Fables (1879) - Artist: Johann Michael Wittmer
Aesop was a Greek storyteller believed to have lived in the sixth century BC. He is credited with writing a collection of fables, or short stories with moral lessons, that have been passed down through the generations and translated into many languages.
Aesop's fables often feature animals as characters who speak and behave like humans, and are used to teach important life lessons such as the consequences of greed, the value of hard work, and the importance of being prepared.
Despite the fact that little is known about Aesop's life, his fables remain popular today and continue to be used in education and entertainment around the world.
The Wolf and the Ass: The Aesop for Children
"The Wolf and the Ass" is a fable by the ancient Greek writer Aesop that teaches how quick wit and intelligence can overcome brute force.
The Monkey and the Cat: The Fables of Aesop
“The Monkey and the Cat” is a fable by Aesop that teaches the dangers of blind trust and how manipulation can lead to exploitation.
The Monkey and the Dolphin: Aesop’s Fables
"The Monkey and the Dolphin" is a fable by Aesop that teaches the value of honesty and humility while warning against deceit and pretension.
The Vain Jackdaw and his Borrowed Feathers: The Fables of Aesop
"The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers" teaches a lesson about vanity, pretense, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
The Dog and His Master's Dinner: The Aesop for Children
"The Dog and His Master’s Dinner" is a fable by Aesop about a dog’s loyalty, distraction, and the consequences of giving in to temptation.
The Fox and the Lion: Aesop’s Fables
"The Fox and the Lion" shows that familiarity reduces fear, but overconfidence can be risky when we forget to respect what once scared us.
The Wolf and the Lean Dog: The Fables of Aesop
"The Wolf and the Lean Dog" is a fable by Aesop about a cunning dog who outsmarts a hungry wolf with a deceptive promise of future reward.
The Wolf and the Lion: The Aesop for Children
"The Wolf and the Lion" tells of a Wolf who loses his stolen Lamb to a Lion, who questions the Wolf’s claim to ownership with irony.
The Travelers and the Sea: Aesop’s Fables
"The Travelers and the Sea" is a fable by Aesop about two travelers whose hopes are dashed when a distant treasure turns out to be a log.
The Hares and the Frogs: The Fables of Aesop
“The Hares and the Frogs” tells of timid hares who, fearing for their lives, find relief upon seeing that frogs fear them even more.
