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Jupiter Neptune Minerva and Momus

In an ancient legend, Jupiter, Neptune, and Minerva each create significant entities—man, bull, and house—and dispute over whose creation is the most perfect. They appoint Momus as a judge, but his incessant faultfinding leads to humorous critiques of each creation, prompting Jupiter's indignation and Momus's expulsion from Olympus. This funny story offers an uplifting moral about the pitfalls of constant criticism, making it a delightful addition to bedtime moral stories and simple moral tales.

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Jupiter Neptune Minerva and Momus - Aesop's Fable illustration about criticism, perfectionism, the folly of envy
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"The moral of the story is that relentless criticism and envy can lead to one's downfall, as those who focus solely on finding faults in others may ultimately lose their place and respect."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
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children
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Theme
criticism
perfectionism
the folly of envy
Characters
Jupiter
Neptune
Minerva
Momus

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