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 Stag and His Reflection: Aesop’s Fable
"The Stag and His Reflection" is a fable by Aesop about a stag who admires his antlers but learns too late that they lead to his downfall.
The Crow and the Pitcher: The Aesop for Children
"The Crow and the Pitcher" is a fable by Aesop where a clever crow raises water using pebbles, highlighting intelligence and perseverance.
The Heron: The Fables of Aesop
"The Heron" is a fable by Aesop about a proud heron who, in seeking only the best, ends up with far less than he could have had.
The Gnat and the Bull: Aesop’s Fable
"The Gnat and the Bull" is a fable by Aesop, teaching humility as a tiny gnat boasts of its importance to a bull who remains indifferent.
The Wolf and the Crane: The Aesop for Children
"The Wolf and the Crane" is the story by Aesop wherein an ungrateful wolf seeks help from a crane after getting a bone stuck in his throat.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse: The Fables of Aesop
"The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" is the story of contrasting lifestyles, teaching the value of simplicity over luxury through a fable.
Belling the Cat - The Fables of Aesop
"Belling the Cat" is the tale of mice plotting to bell their nemesis, the cat, yet grappling with the dilemma of executing their plan.
The Frog and the Mouse – Aesop’s Fable
"The Frog and the Mouse" is the story by Aesop where deceit and betrayal unfold, shattering trust and leading to unforeseen consequences.
The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle - The Fables of Aesop
"The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle" recounts a rooster's downfall due to pride, luring an eagle's fatal attention after winning a rivalry.
The Wolf and the Lamb – Aesop’s Fable
"The Wolf and the Lamb" is a story that illustrates how the unjust can always find excuses in the innocent's reasoning for their oppression.
