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MoralFables
Aesop
2 min read

The Gnat and the Lion

In the timeless moral story "The Gnat and the Lion," a boastful Gnat challenges a Lion, claiming superiority and ultimately managing to sting the great beast. However, this victory is fleeting as the Gnat soon falls prey to a spider, lamenting that it could conquer a powerful creature but succumbed to a much smaller foe. This well-known moral story serves as a reminder of the unforeseen dangers that can arise, even for the seemingly strong, illustrating a poignant lesson found in many inspirational stories with moral lessons.

The Gnat and the Lion
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Reveal Moral

"Pride and overconfidence can lead to one's downfall, regardless of apparent strength or success."

Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
hubris
the consequences of underestimating others
the irony of strength
Characters
Gnat
Lion
Spider

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