Aesop's fables

Aesop's fables

Aesop's Fables are also known as Aesopica. Written by a slave named Aesop in ancient Greece between 620 and 560 BC, Aesop’s fables are popular in every part of the world. These fables are preferred by not only children but adults as well. These tales contain wonderful moral lessons for kids. Aesop’s fables are taught in schools also. Parents love to share these fables with their children in storytelling sessions.

Aesop was a wise man who used mundane and humble incidents to impart great truths. Each tale comes with an advice that serves well in shaping the values of the kids. Many stories in the book have animals as speaking characters which make these fables even more interesting to the children.

Aesop was a master story teller which is well reflected in these fables and the way he has narrated them. A keen observer of both animals and people, the stories have wonderful combination of speech and emotions. Aesop wisely uses the characteristics of the animals to focus on human traits and wisdom. One can learn a great deal from the accompanying moral with each tale. Some of the most popular fables from the book are:-

The Bear and the Bees
The Donkey and His Master
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg
The Peacock's Complaint
The Boys and the Frogs
The Cat and the Rooster
The Rooster and the Fox
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
A Council of Mice
The Fox and the Mask
The Dog and His Reflection
The Fox and the Lion
The Wolf and the Goat
The Frog and the Ox
The Lion and the Mouse
The Fox and the Crow
The Lion's Share
The Wind and the Sun
The Man and His Two Wives
Sour Grapes
The Tiger and the Crane
The Tortoise and the Hare
Two Men and the Bear

Aesop’s fables have been translated in many languages. One can even find these tales in form of cartoons, plays and dramas. Many websites offer audio and video versions of these fables which make them very enjoyable. Many school curriculums also contain Aesop’s fables for educational purposes.

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