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The Bull the Lioness and the Wild Boar Hunter

In this impactful moral story, a bull accidentally kills a lioness's cub, prompting her to mourn deeply. A wild boar hunter, observing her sorrow, points out that many men also grieve for their lost children due to her predatory nature. This short moral tale serves as a reminder of the cycle of loss and the consequences of one's actions, making it a poignant lesson for class 7 students.

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The Bull the Lioness and the Wild Boar Hunter - Aesop's Fable illustration about Loss, Justice, Irony
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should reflect on their own actions and the suffering they have caused to others before lamenting their own losses."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
Loss
Justice
Irony
Characters
Bull
Lioness
Lion's cub
Wild Boar Hunter

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