Aesop's Fables - Timeless Stories with a Moral
Aesop's Fables. Aesop was a Greek storyteller born in approximately 620 BCE. Tradition says he was born as a slave, but developed a real talent for fables that were used to teach truths in a …
Aesop's Fables that Reference Birds
There are 45 fables in the 'Birds' category. Some are short and some are long, but all of them are historically and morally interesting. Click one of the fable titles below to read the desired fable.
The Serpent and the Eagle - Aesop's Fables
The Serpent and the Eagle. A serpent and an eagle were struggling with each other in a deadly conflict. The serpent had the advantage, and was about to strangle the bird.
The Tortoise and the Hare - Aesop's Fables
There are several possible morals for this fable: Consistency, even slow consistency, beats inconsistency every time. Slow but sure wins the race.
Aesop's Fables that Reference Sheep
There are 12 fables in the 'Sheep' category. Some are short and some are long, but all of them are historically and morally interesting. Click one of the fable titles below to read the desired …
Aesop's Fables that Reference Families
There are 13 fables in the 'Families' category. Some are short and some are long, but all of them are historically and morally interesting. Click one of the fable titles below to read the desired …
Aesop's Fables that Reference Frogs
There are 8 fables in the 'Frogs' category. Some are short and some are long, but all of them are historically and morally interesting. Click one of the fable titles below to read the desired fable.
The Wind and the Sun - Aesop's Fables
The Wind and the Sun. A dispute once arose between the wind and the sun, which was the stronger of the two, and they agreed to put the point upon this issue, that whichever soonest …
Aesop's Fables that Reference Miscellaneous
There are 43 fables in the 'Miscellaneous' category. Some are short and some are long, but all of them are historically and morally interesting. Click one of the fable titles below to read the …
The Thief and His Mother - Aesop's Fables
The Thief and His Mother. A schoolboy stole a book from one of his schoolmates and brought it home to his mother. Instead of chastising him, she rather encouraged him in the deed.