Hercules and Pallas
In this engaging moral tale, Hercules encounters a strange monster named Strife, which grows larger with each blow he strikes. Guided by Pallas, he learns that conflict only feeds the creature, and by ceasing to fight, it will shrink back to its original size. This heartwarming moral story illustrates that sometimes, ignoring conflict is the key to resolution, echoing themes found in well-known fable stories with moral lessons.
Reveal Moral
"The more you engage in conflict and struggle with strife, the larger and more overwhelming it becomes; sometimes, the best approach is to step back and let it diminish on its own."
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Quick Facts
- Age Group
- adultkidschildrenstory for class 3story for class 4story for class 5story for class 6story for class 7story for class 8
- Theme
- Conflict resolutionthe futility of violencethe nature of strife
- Characters
- HerculesPallasStrife
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