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MoralFables
Aesop
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The Doe and the Lion

In "The Doe and the Lion," a doe fleeing hunters discovers a life-changing truth as she seeks refuge in a lion's cave, only to be attacked and killed by the very beast she thought would save her. This poignant tale serves as a cautionary reminder for young readers that in avoiding one danger, one must be wary of falling into a greater peril. Through folklore and moral stories like this, we learn valuable lessons for personal growth and the importance of careful decision-making in life.

The Doe and the Lion - Aesop's Fable illustration about caution, danger, irony
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Reveal Moral

"In trying to escape one danger, be wary of inadvertently falling into a greater peril."

Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
caution
danger
irony
Characters
Doe
Lion

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