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The Lion the Fox and the Ass

In the short moral story "The Lion, the Fox and the Ass," three animals agree to share the spoils of a hunt. After the Ass is devoured by the Lion for dividing the loot equally, the Fox wisely learns from this misfortune and takes the largest portion for himself when asked to divide the spoils. This tale, part of folklore and moral stories, emphasizes the importance of learning from others' experiences, making it a fitting choice for bedtime moral stories.

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The Lion the Fox and the Ass - Aesop's Fable illustration about greed, survival, wisdom
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Reveal Moral

"Learn from the mistakes of others to avoid suffering the same fate."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
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children
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Theme
greed
survival
wisdom
Characters
Lion
Fox
Ass

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