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The Man the Horse the Ox and the Dog

In "The Man the Horse the Ox and the Dog," a heartwarming tale from classic moral stories, a horse, ox, and dog find refuge from the cold with a kind man who provides them food and warmth. In gratitude, they divide the man's life span among themselves, each infusing their portion with attributes that reflect human nature at different stages, offering young readers valuable lessons about the impetuousness of youth, the industriousness of middle age, and the irritable nature of old age. This unique moral story serves as an entertaining and educational reminder of how our characteristics shape our lives.

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The Man the Horse the Ox and the Dog - Aesop's Fable illustration about gratitude, the passage of life, the influence of companionship
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"The story illustrates how the stages of a man's life are influenced by the characteristics of the animals, reflecting the different traits and behaviors associated with youth, middle age, and old age."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
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Theme
gratitude
the passage of life
the influence of companionship
Characters
Man
Horse
Ox
Dog

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