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The Grasshopper and the Owl

In "The Grasshopper and the Owl," a moral story for kids, an owl, disturbed by a grasshopper's incessant chirping, pleads with her to stop, but the grasshopper ignores her. Lured by the owl's flattery and a promise of nectar, the unsuspecting grasshopper eagerly approaches, only to be deceived and killed. This easy small story with moral teaches valuable lessons about the dangers of vanity and the consequences of ignoring wise counsel.

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The Grasshopper and the Owl - Aesop's Fable illustration about Deception, consequences of pride, the struggle between different ways of life
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"Beware of flattery, as it can lead to your downfall."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
Deception
consequences of pride
the struggle between different ways of life
Characters
Owl
Grasshopper
Pallas (Athena)
Apollo

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