Aesop and his Fellow Servants
Once, Aesop’s master was going on a journey. All the Servants, including Aesop had to carry sacks on their backs. Aesop selected a sack that contained bread. It was …
Aesop’s Fables Archive
The Man who lost his Axe
Once, there was a Man who was busy digging a ditch in his vineyard. He was tired and wanted to rest. So he put down the Axe for some …
The Fly and the Mule
One day, a Mule was dragging a chariot (two-wheeled vehicle used for races). The Mule was so tired, it seemed he was drunk. While he was walking, a Fly …
The Deer and the Vine
Two Huntsmen were riding around when they saw a Deer and started chasing it. The Deer knew that the Huntsmen would kill him, so he ran as fast as …
The Playful Mule
Once, there was a very playful and young Mule. He was also very frisky, as he ate a lot of corn. He had a lot of energy but did …
The Fox and the Pig
One day, a Fox wanted to cross to the other side of a river. He decided to swim across and reach there. Now, the river was flowing very fast. …
The Ass, the Dog and the Wolf
nce, there was a Man who lived in the village. He owned an Ass and a Dog. One day, the Man was returning from the town with his two …
The Thief and the Boy
Once, there was a Thief. He did not feel sorry for his bad deeds. He also believed that he was very smart. Often, he thought to himself, ‘I am …
The Power of Fables
Demades was a famous Greek speaker. One day, he was speaking to a crowd of people in Athens, the capital of Greece. He was speaking words of wisdom, but …
The Fir-Tree and the Bramble
Once, all the trees of the forest started talking among each other. The tall and handsome Fir Tree boasted, “I am the most beautiful tree. Look at my branches. …
The Angler and the Salmon
Once, an Angler was fishing at the riverside. His fishing hook was a very delicate one and was meant to catch small fish only. That day, he kept sitting …