MF
MoralFables
Aesopcourage

The Bowman and Lion

In this entertaining moral story, a skilled bowman ventures into the mountains, striking fear into the hearts of all animals except for a brave lion. When the bowman shoots an arrow, declaring it a mere messenger of his true power, the lion, terrified by the attack, realizes that if such a fearsome threat can come from a distance, he cannot withstand the man himself. This quick read story imparts a valuable lesson for students about the dangers of underestimating those who can strike from afar.

2 min read
3 characters
The Bowman and Lion - Aesop's Fable illustration about courage, fear, the power of perception
2 min3
0:000:00
Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is to be cautious of those who possess the ability to harm from afar, as their power can instill fear even before they make direct contact."

You May Also Like

The Wolf and the Fox - Aesop's Fable illustration featuring Wolf and  Lion
prideAesop's Fables

The Wolf and the Fox

In "The Wolf and the Fox," a large and strong Wolf, believing himself honored by his fellow wolves when they call him "Lion," foolishly abandons his kind to live among lions. An observant old Fox comments on the Wolf's pride, pointing out that despite his size, he will always be merely a wolf in a herd of lions. This entertaining moral story serves as a life-changing reminder of the dangers of self-conceit and the importance of recognizing one's true nature in the realm of popular moral stories for adults.

WolfLion
prideRead Story →
The Lion the Mouse and the Fox - Aesop's Fable illustration featuring Lion and  Mouse
prideAesop's Fables

The Lion the Mouse and the Fox

In "The Lion the Mouse and the Fox," a captivating moral story, a lion wakes in anger after a mouse runs across him, prompting a fox to mock his fear of such a small creature. The lion clarifies that it is not the mouse itself that troubles him, but the mouse's disrespectful behavior, illustrating the educational moral that even small offenses can be significant. This simple short story with moral teaches that little liberties are great offenses, making it a valuable addition to short tales with moral lessons.

LionMouse
prideRead Story →
The Wolf the Fox and the Ape - Aesop's Fable illustration featuring Wolf and  Fox
justiceAesop's Fables

The Wolf the Fox and the Ape

In "The Wolf the Fox and the Ape," a Wolf accuses a Fox of theft, but the Fox staunchly denies the accusation. An Ape, serving as a judge, concludes that the Wolf likely never lost anything, yet he believes the Fox is guilty of stealing. This moral-based storytelling illustrates a simple lesson from stories: dishonest individuals gain no credit, even when they pretend to act honestly, making it a fitting bedtime moral story for students.

WolfFox
justiceRead Story →

Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
courage
fear
the power of perception
Characters
Bowman
Lion
Fox

Subscribe to Daily Stories

Get a new moral story in your inbox every day.

Spin for a Story

Share