The Serpent and the Eagle – Aesop’s fables

serpent and the eagle

One day a serpent and an eagle were combating and the serpent was clearly taking the lead. He had tightly wrapped himself around the eagle’s neck and continued to strangle him.  A Countryman was standing in his field and he saw the whole scene taking place. He felt pity for the eagle and decided that … Read more

The Sick Stag – Aesop’s fables

the sick stag

A stag had fallen ill in the forest. Day by day he was growing weaker and weaker, losing all his energy. In his final days he had just enough energy to collect some food for himself, finding a peaceful spot for himself to rest.   Soon all the animals in the jungle heard about his poor … Read more

Spendthrift and Swallow – Aesop’s fable

spendthrift and the swallow

A young man was famous for being a good spender and very generous with his money. He would often spend huge sums of money on his friends and was quick to waste his fortunes. Soon, he was struggling to live up to people’s expectations.  As time flew y, his fortunes were reduced to pennies and … Read more

The Two Pots – Aesop’s fable

the two pots

Two pots, an earthen pot and a brass pot were good friends and lived by the hearthstone. One day as they sat together, the brass pot suggested that they should venture into the world together. But the earthen pot was not thrilled by the idea. He wished to stay close to the fire.  The brass … Read more

The Wolf and Shepherd – Aesop’s fable

the wolf and the shepherd

One night, a wolf was sneaking around a shepherd’s hut and began to peer into his hut sneakily. He saw that the shepherd and his wife were enjoying a delicious, huge lamb roast. They were chattering and enjoying their evening.  “What a sight. They are doing the same thing themselves which they would kill me … Read more

The Wolf and the Dogs – Aesop’s fable

the dog and the wolf

A wolf was very skinny and weak because all the dogs in the village would get all the food and would always stay on the lookout for him.  thus, the wolf was very distressed and weak.  One night, as the wolf was resting in the forest when he saw one of the dogs from the … Read more

Two Travelers and a Bear – Aesop Fable

two travelers and the bear

Two travelers were journeying through the forest one day, when they heard the roars of a massive grizzly bear. Seeing it approach them, they were petrified. One of the travelers quickly climbed the tree in order to save himself, while his friend struggled to do so.  Unable to climb, the second traveler finally gave up … Read more

The Peacock And Crane – Aesop’s fables

peacock and the crane

A peacock spread its feathers, shaking them in an incredible dance, as he saw a crane approach.  “Look at how majestic I am. What do you have that may be so beautiful?” gloated the peacock proudly.  The crane smiled and spread its wings and took flight. “Follow me if you can” he said as he … Read more

The Farmer And His Sons -Aesop’s fables

farmer and the sons

An old but wealthy farmer was taking his last breaths as he battled a bad illness. He now lay weakly as his sons surrounded him and he said his last few words.  “Whatever you do my sons, do not part with the land which you will inherit from me after my death for there is … Read more

The Wolf and Shephard – Aesop’s fable

The shepherd and the wolf

A shepherd was very wary about a wolf who would roam around too closely to his herd of sheep. But slowly he began to realize that the wolf never ate his sheep. Instead he roamed around with them and even helped the farmer gather them and guide them.  Soon, the farmer began to trust the … Read more