Category: Fables

The duck and the turtle

There once was a duck who lived by a beautiful pond. Every day, she would swim and splash around in the cool, clear water. She was happy and content with her simple life. One day, a group of geese flew overhead, honking loudly as they...

The Fish and the Worm

In a calm and clear lake, there lived a small fish named Finn. Finn loved to explore the lake and make new friends. He was kind and friendly to all the creatures in the lake, no matter how big or small they were. One day,...

The Fighting Cocks & the Eagle

Once there were two Cocks living in the same farmyard who could not bear the sight of each other. At last one day they flew up to fight it out, beak and claw. They fought until one of them was beaten and crawled off to...

The Ass in the Lion’s Skin

An Ass found a Lion’s skin left in the forest by a hunter. He dressed himself in it, and amused himself by hiding in a thicket and rushing out suddenly at the animals who passed that way. All took to their heels the moment they...

The Cock & the Fox

A Fox was caught in a trap one fine morning, because he had got too near the Farmer’s hen house. No doubt he was hungry, but that was not an excuse for stealing. A Cock, rising early, discovered what had happened. He knew the Fox...

The Wolves & the Sheep

A pack of Wolves lurked near the Sheep pasture. But the Dogs kept them all at a respectful distance, and the Sheep grazed in perfect safety. But now the Wolves thought of a plan to trick the Sheep. “Why is there always this hostility between...

The North Wind & the Sun

The North Wind and the Sun had a quarrel about which of them was the stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. “Let us agree,” said the Sun, “that he is the...

The Mole & His Mother

A little Mole once said to his Mother: “Why, Mother, you said I was blind! But I am sure I can see!” Mother Mole saw she would have to get such conceit out of his head. So she put a bit of frankincense before him...

The Lion’s Share

A long time ago, the Lion, the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf agreed to go hunting together, sharing with each other whatever they found. One day the Wolf ran down a Stag and immediately called his comrades to divide the spoil. Without being asked,...

The Lion, the Ass, & the Fox

A Lion, an Ass, and a Fox were hunting in company, and caught a large quantity of game. The Ass was asked to divide the spoil. This he did very fairly, giving each an equal share. The Fox was well satisfied, but the Lion flew...