A few story details
Who you'll meet
The Man: A sick man who makes a vow to the gods., The Gods: Deities who monitor the man's vow and decide to punish him., The Robbers: A group of criminals who capture and sell the man.
Aesop
The Impostor
A timeless story chosen for family story time.
A few story details
Where the story goes
The Man's Home: The place where the man falls ill and makes his vow., The Sea-Shore: The location where the man is supposed to find the crowns.
Guiding ideas
Themes
consequences of dishonesty, the importance of keeping promises
Moral
Takeaway
Don't promise more than you can actually deliver.
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