The Lion
King Leopard happily ruled over his Kingdom. However, one day, a Lion Cub was born in a distant part of the Kingdom. The Leopard felt sorry because the poor …
Aesop’s Fables Archive
The Two Parrots
Once upon a time, there lived a King, his Son and two Parrots. The Prince and the Baby Parrot were very fond of each other and grew up together. …
A Hunter, a Deer, a Pig, a Snake and a Jackal
Once upon a time, a Hunter lived in a forest. One morning, he set out hunting, hoping to find a deer. Soon, he saw a Deer and hunted him …
A Rich Mouse and a Holy Man
Once, there lived a Holy Man. He was poor and depended on alms. He would eat a little food and keep the rest in a begging bowl, hung high …
An Old Tiger and a Greedy Traveller
Once, there was an old Tiger that could no longer hunt. One morning, he stood in a lake and held a blade of holy grass in one paw and …
The Four Travellers
Once upon a time, a Merchant, a Noble, a Shepherd and a Prince were travelling on the sea. Suddenly, a storm occurred. The four travellers were thrown by the …
The Lion Going to War
One day, the King of the Forest called for a meeting. He was preparing to go for war. He wanted to give each animal a responsibility. To the Elephant, …
The Master and his Student
Once, a Master was walking on the banks of a river. Suddenly, he heard a cry. He ran to the riverside and saw his Student in the water. The …
The Farmer's Wife and the Crow
A Farmer and his Wife lived in a village. The Farmer grew vegetables on his farm. His Wife sold them in the market. One day, the Farmer’s Wife went …
The Trooper and his Horse
Once, a Trooper lived in a country. He worked in the King’s army and was very famous for his bravery all over the kingdom. The Trooper had a beautiful …
The Hodge and the Crow
A Crow built her nest in a forest. It was on a high branch of a sturdy tree. One morning, she laid five eggs in it. She sat over …