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Who you'll meet
Athenian: A smooth talker who believes in the superiority of Theseus., Theban: A passionate supporter of Hercules, frustrated by the Athenian's arguments.
Aesop
The Athenian and the Theban
A classic story selected for family reading.
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Where the story goes
Athens: The city known for its influential heroes, especially Theseus., Thebes: The city known for its great hero Hercules.
Guiding ideas
Themes
pride, debate
Moral
Takeaway
It’s important to respect differing opinions and understand that pride can lead to conflict.
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