The Fox and the Wolf
A Wolf lived in a cave. He had stocked up lots of food and did not need too hunting. He then stayed in the cave and enjoyed the food. …
Aesop’s Fables Archive
The Hunted Beaver
Once, there was a forest named Freeville. It had many trees and a river. There lived many animals, birds and fish in Freeville. Among them were also the Beavers. It …
The Wolf and the Ass
Once, there lived a pack of Wolves in the forest. The Wolves hunted animals in the forest and the nearby village every day, but they did not have a …
The Ploughman and Fortune
Once, there was a Ploughman who lived in the village. He ploughed the land by turning over soil with his plough. He earned his living by ploughing the fields …
The Eagle and the Kite
One day, an Eagle flew to the branch of a tree. The Eagle was very sad. A Kite saw her and asked, “Why are you sad?” The Eagle replied, …
The Olive Tree and the Fig Tree
In a forest, there were an Olive Tree and a Fig Tree. The Olive Tree was very beautiful. It was very proud of its beauty, therefore it never spoke …
The Old Man and Death
There was an Old Man who had to work very hard. He had to cut wood in the forest, every day. One day, he thought to himself, ‘Oh! This …
The Ass and the Charger
Once, a Soldier had an Ass and a Horse. The Ass was made to do all the hard-work and given little food to eat. The Horse did not do …
The Leopard and the Shepherds
Leopard was searching for food in a village. There was a big pit in the village, which was covered with dry leaves and sticks. The Leopard did not see …
Aesop at Play
Once, Aesop was playing with some children in his neighbourhood. He was running around and laughing out with those children. While Aesop played, a Man from Athens, who knew …
Aesop and the Poultry
nce, Aesop was standing outside a poultry farm near the road-side. He was looking at the Poultry, very keenly. When people saw him standing there for a long time, …