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The Stag at the Pool

In this captivating moral story, a stag admires his impressive antlers while undervaluing his slender legs. When a lion pursues him, he realizes too late that his legs, which he despised, could have saved him, while his admired antlers led to his downfall. This impactful tale serves as a powerful reminder for young readers that what is truly valuable is often underrated.

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The Stag at the Pool - Aesop's Fable illustration about self-perception, the value of inner qualities, consequences of vanity
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"The story illustrates that true value lies in qualities we often overlook, while superficial attributes can lead to our downfall."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
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story for class 6
Theme
self-perception
the value of inner qualities
consequences of vanity
Characters
Stag
Lion

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