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The Mole and His Mother

In "The Mole and His Mother," a blind young mole confidently claims he can see, prompting his mother to test him with grains of frankincense. When he incorrectly identifies them as pebbles, she realizes he is not only blind but has also lost his sense of smell. This captivating moral story serves as a reminder of the importance of self-awareness and the value of real-life stories with moral lessons.

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The Mole and His Mother - Aesop's Fable illustration about perception, truth, parental guidance
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Reveal Moral

"The story illustrates that a lack of awareness and understanding of one's limitations can lead to misguided beliefs about oneself."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
perception
truth
parental guidance
Characters
Mole
Mother Mole

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