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The Bull and the Goat

In "The Bull and the Goat," a thought-provoking moral story, a Bull seeking refuge from a Lion is unexpectedly attacked by a He-Goat in a cave. The Bull calmly asserts that his true fear lies with the Lion, not the Goat, illustrating the moral lesson about the evil disposition of those who take advantage of a friend in distress. This meaningful story with moral highlights the importance of recognizing true threats and the nature of malicious behavior.

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The Bull and the Goat - Aesop's Fable illustration about friendship, courage, exploitation
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that it is wrong to exploit someone else's misfortune for personal gain."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
friendship
courage
exploitation
Characters
Bull
Lion
He-Goat

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