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:
- “The Tortoise and the Hare” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that “slow and steady wins the race.”
- “The Fox and the Grapes” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that it is easy to despise what you cannot have.
- “The Ant and the Grasshopper” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that it is important to prepare for the future and work hard.
- “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.
- “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” by Aesop, which teaches the lesson that lying can have serious consequences.
