A few story details
Who you'll meet
Jupiter: The king of the gods, about to marry and host a celebration., Tortoise: A quiet and home-loving animal who prefers staying at home rather than socializing.
Aesop
Jupiter and the Tortoise
A timeless story chosen for family story time.
A few story details
Where the story goes
Jupiter's banquet: A grand celebration hosted by Jupiter where all the animals are invited., Tortoise's home: The comfortable and preferred residence of the Tortoise.
Guiding ideas
Themes
comfort of home, consequences of choices, hospitality, authority and power
Moral
Takeaway
Those who value their home above all else may find they are never able to leave it.
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