Mystical Mythology from around the world

AESOP'S FABLES - THE TALES

Throughout history fables have been a popular method of giving instruction. Fables contain a short narrative that seeks to illustrate a hidden message or moral. Generally, fables use animals or objects as part of the narrative yet the message is designed to apply to humans. By doing this, the fabulist is not perceived as the teacher and this reduces any bias the listeners might have against the person.

By no means a complete list...

AESOP'S FABLES CLIPART

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	THE ANT AND THE CHRYSALIS: Appearances are deceptive.
	THE ANT AND THE DOVE: One good turn deserves another.
	THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER: It's best to prepare for the days of necessity.
	THE ASS AND HIS DRIVER: Don't be too stubborn in wanting your own foolish way.
$D:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Webs\graphics\bird_peacocktiny\donkeytiny_red_glitter_ani.gif (40 x 40 x 256) (2303 bytes)$	THE ASS AND THE MULE: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
	THE ASS AND HIS PURCHASER: A man is known by the company he keeps...
	THE BALD HUNTSMAN: Laugh and the world laughs with you...
	THE CAT AND THE FOX: Common sense is always worth more than cunning...
	THE CROW AND THE RAVEN :Those who assume a character which does not belong to them, only make themselves look ridiculous.
	THE EAGLE AND THE BEETLE: You're never so small that you're insignificant.
	THE FOX AND THE CROW: Do not trust flatterers...
	THE FOX AND THE GOAT: Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.
	THE FOX AND THE GRAPES: Some folks despise and belittle the things they cannot have.
	THE FOX AND THE LEOPARD: Beauty is often only skin deep...
	THE FOX AND THE LION: Familiarity often breeds contempt...
	THE FOX AND THE MONKEY: A false tale often betrays itself.
	THE HUNTSMAN AND THE FISHERMAN: Abstain and enjoy...
	THE LION IN LOVE: Love can tame the wildest...
	THE MONKEY AND THE DOLPHIN: Those who lie and boast may end up in trouble...
$D:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Webs\graphics\bird_peacocktiny\peacocktiny_fan_ani.gif (51 x 36 x 64) (6909 bytes)$	THE PEACOCK AND THE CRANE: Fine feathers need not make fine birds.
	THE PIG AND THE SHEEP: It is easy to be brave when there is no danger.
	THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE: Slow and deliberate plodding along can win the race!
	THE WILD ASS AND THE LION: In the world, might is often right.
	THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING: Pretending you are someone you are not can be dangerous!