The Cat, the Partridge and the Hare
A long time ago, there lived a Partridge under a big, green tree. One day, he decided to go to the fields and find some food. Seeing plenty of …
Aesop’s Fables Archive
The Swan and the Owl
The Swan and the Owl: Lessons of Friendship and Self-Identity Once upon a time, in a lush forest, a graceful Swan dwelled near a tranquil lake. The moonlit nights …
Zeus and the Potsherds
One day, Zeus, the King of all Gods, was very angry with the people. He called Hermes, who is the Messenger of the Gods, and ordered, “Hermes, your job …
Prometheus and the Two Roads
In the olden days, the Greeks believed Zeus to be the King of all Gods and Prometheus, the God who made man. One day, Zeus called Prometheus and said, …
The Statue of Truth
The Greeks believe that Prometheus is the Potter God. He makes man from clay. One day, he decided to sculpt a statue of Truth, who would control the behaviour …
The Bees and the Beetles
Far away on the hills, there was a forest full of many different trees and plants. Different kinds of animals, birds and insects lived in the forest. There was …
The Bees and the Beekeeper
Once, there was a man who kept many Bees on his farm. His farm had many beehives that contained honeycombs. One day, when the Beekeeper was away, a thief …
The Bride anci the Two Grooms
Once, there were two Men who wanted to marry the same beautiful Girl. One of these Men was rich and the other one was poor. The Poor Man …
The Bear and the Crabs
Once upon a time, a Bear lived in the forest. He was huge and would eat a lot of food. However, he was very lazy. So, he enjoyed eating …
The Bird Catcher and the Cricket
One day, a Bird Catcher went to the forest. He wanted to catch a very special kind of bird. So, he looked everywhere to find a wonderful bird. Suddenly, …
Zeus and Man
A long time ago, when life on Earth was being created, God Zeus was giving out gifts to all the creatures. God Zeus gave strength to the elephants. That …