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Mercury and the Woodman
A poor woodman's honesty is rewarded by a god, while his greedy neighbor is left with nothing.
MercuryHonest Woodman
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The Fox and the Stork
A prankster fox learns a lesson in reciprocity after tricking a stork at dinner.
The FoxThe Stork
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The Hare and the Tortoise (Extended)
A boastful hare learns that speed is nothing without persistence against a steady tortoise.
The HareThe Tortoise
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The Ass and His Purchaser
A buyer returns a donkey after seeing it befriending the laziest animal in the stable.
The PurchaserThe Seller
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The Wolf and the Lamb
A hungry wolf uses false logic and shifting excuses to justify devouring an innocent lamb.
The WolfThe Lamb
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The Miser and His Gold
A hoarder learns that wealth is worthless if it remains buried and unused.
The MiserThe Workman
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The Belly and the Members
The body parts learn that neglecting one member leads to the downfall of all.
The HandsThe Feet
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The Two Pots
A clay pot learns that even the friendly embrace of a stronger companion can be fatal.
The Clay PotThe Brass Pot
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The Trees and the Axe
A forest's small concession leads to its total destruction at the hands of a woodman.
The WoodmanThe Oak Tree
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The Horse and the Stag
A horse trades his freedom for revenge against a stag, only to find himself enslaved by a man.
HorseStag
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The Farmer and the Snake
A kind farmer's mercy leads to his downfall when he rescues a frozen snake.
The FarmerThe Snake
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The Lion in Love
A powerful lion sacrifices his claws and teeth for love, only to be betrayed when he is weak.
The LionThe Woodcutter
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The Jay and the Peacock
A vain bird learns that borrowed finery cannot hide his true nature from his peers.
The JayThe Peacocks
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The Ass in the Lion's Skin
A donkey's attempt to pose as a lion fails when his braying reveals his true identity.
The AssThe Fox
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The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle
A boastful rooster's victory shout leads to his demise when an eagle hears his cries.
The Winning CockThe Defeated Cock
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