The Fables of Aesop
Throughout history fables have been a popular method of giving instruction. Fables contain a short narrative that seeks to illustrate a hidden message. Generally, fables use animals or objects as part of the narrative yet the message is designed to apply to humans. By doing this, the fabulist is not perceived as the teacher and this reduces any bias the listeners might have against the person. The most famous fabulist would be Aesop who most date around 620 B.C.
Aesop's Fables
Aesop's Fables Online Collection
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
THE AESOP TEXT PROJECT
Aesop's Fables
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
The World of Aesop
The gods help them that help themselves.
Who is Aesop?
Fable's Home Page
Aesop's Fables
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Biography, Pictures and Portrait
