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Aesop's Fables
The Animals and the Plague
The Animals and the Plague Story Once upon a time a severe plague raged among the animals. Many died, and those who lived were so ill, that they cared for neither food nor drink, and dragged themselves about listlessly. No…
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The Stag, the Sheep, and the Wolf
The Stag, the Sheep, and the Wolf Story One day a Stag came to a Sheep and asked her to lend him a measure of wheat. The Sheep knew him for a very swift runner, who could easily take himself…
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The Shepherd and the Lion
The Shepherd and the Lion Story A Shepherd, counting his Sheep one day, discovered that a number of them were missing. Much irritated, he very loudly and boastfully declared that he would catch the thief and punish him as he…
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The Cat and the Old Rat
The Cat and the Old Rat Story There was once a Cat who was so watchful, that a Mouse hardly dared show the tip of his whiskers for fear of being eaten alive. That Cat seemed to be everywhere at…
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Jupiter and the Monkey
Jupiter and the Monkey Story There was once a baby show among the Animals in the forest. Jupiter provided the prize. Of course all the proud mammas from far and near brought their babies. But none got there earlier than…
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The Cock and the Jewel
The Cock and the Jewel Story A Cock was busily scratching and scraping about to find something to eat for himself and his family, when he happened to turn up a precious jewel that had been lost by its owner.…
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