Aesops Fables

Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller credited with collecting and retelling fables, though modern scholars question whether he was a historical figure or a legendary amalgamation of multiple fable creators. He is famous for his fables featuring anthropomorphic animals that convey moral lessons, including well-known tales such as 'The Tortoise and the Hare' and 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf.' According to ancient sources, he may have been born a slave and gained freedom through his wit and cleverness.