Aesop

The Lion and the Wild Ass

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Lion and the Wild Ass

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Who you'll meet

Lion: Powerful, dominant, considers himself king, uses authority to claim everything., Wild Ass: Fast, a skilled hunter, cooperative but ultimately outmatched by the lion's power.

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Where the story goes

Hunting Ground: A wild place where the lion and the wild ass go hunting together.

Guiding ideas

Themes

power dynamics, unfairness, partnership, exploitation

Moral

Takeaway

Those with power often take advantage over others and make their own rules.

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