Aesop's Fables - Timeless Stories with a Moral
His fables (or those attributed to him) have been translated around the world and are the substance of numerous stories, poems, and children's books. More information about Aesop and his life can be found at the Wikipedia page devoted …
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 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 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 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 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 made a traveler take off his cloak should be accounted the more powerful.
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 fable.
Aesop's Fables that Reference Horses
There are 7 fables in the 'Horses' 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.
Aesop's Fables that Reference Monkeys
There are 8 fables in the 'Monkeys' 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 Ant and the Dove - Aesop's Fables
The Ant and the Dove. An ant went to a fountain to quench his thirst and, tumbling in, was almost drowned. But a dove that happened to be sitting on a neighboring tree saw the ant's danger and, plucking off a leaf, let it drop into the water before him.