What are the most popular Fables of all time?

Fables are a type of folklore that feature animals, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that are anthropomorphized (given human qualities), and which are used to teach a lesson or convey a moral. Some of the most well-known fables include:

  1. The Tortoise and the Hare” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that “slow and steady wins the race.”
  2. The Fox and the Grapes” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that it is easy to despise what you cannot have.
  3. The Ant and the Grasshopper” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that it is important to prepare for the future and work hard.
  4. The Lion, the Mouse, and the Fox” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that even the weakest among us can be of great help to those in need.
  5. The Boy Who Cried Wolf” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that lying can have serious consequences.
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