Aesop

Mercury and the Man Bitten by an Ant

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
Mercury and the Man Bitten by an Ant

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Who you'll meet

The Man: A man who criticizes the gods for their perceived injustice., Mercury: The messenger of the gods who confronts the man for his hypocrisy., Ant: An ant that bites the man, provoking his anger.

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Where the story goes

Shipwreck site: The place where the ship sank., Ant hill: A mound where a colony of ants lives, located near the man.

Guiding ideas

Themes

hypocrisy, injustice

Moral

Takeaway

Be careful about passing judgment on others, as you might be guilty of the same faults yourself.

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