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The Christian Serpent

In "The Christian Serpent," a rattlesnake returns to his young to impart a life-changing story with a moral, preparing them for his impending death after being bitten by a partisan journal's editor. This engaging moral tale highlights the snake's acceptance of his fate and the profound impact of external criticism on his life, making it one of the top 10 moral stories worth reflecting upon.

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The Christian Serpent - Aesop's Fable illustration about betrayal, mortality, the consequences of conflict
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"The story illustrates how betrayal and malice from those in positions of influence can lead to devastating consequences."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
betrayal
mortality
the consequences of conflict
Characters
Rattlesnake
Small Snakes
editor of a partisan journal

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