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The Stag and the Hunter

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Author: Aesop In the woods once lived a stag. He went to the pond to drink one day and stood there pondering about his appearance as he stared at his reflection in the water. "My horns are so beautiful," he continued, "and they give me such a tall and strong appearance." I feel like a powerful monarch wearing a crown! My legs, on the other hand, are tiny and unfit for a king like me. "I'm ashamed and embarrassed by how skinny my legs are." Then the stag heard dogs barking in the distance. He then heard the hunter's horn blaring. "Oh no!" the stag exclaimed. ""I need to get out of here." The stag then bolted as fast as his legs could carry him. He was soon far enough away from the hunter that the hunter's horn faded into the distance. However, just as the stag thought he was safe, his horns became entangled in the trees. The stag had been stuck and was unable to move! He twisted and turned, but he couldn't acco...

The Lion's Share

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 Author: Aesop Once upon a time, Lion decided to go hunting, and he invited Fox, Jackal, and Wolf to join him. They eagerly agreed, excited for the adventure ahead. As they ventured deeper into the forest, their eyes sharpened, searching for prey. After a long pursuit, the group successfully caught a majestic Stag, bringing it down with their combined efforts. Now, they faced the challenge of dividing the spoils. Lion, with his authoritative presence, roared, "Quarter me this Stag!" The others skinned the Stag and divided the meat into four equal halves. Lion positioned himself dominantly in front of the carcass. He began distributing the portions, "The first quarter belongs to me as the King of Beasts. The second is mine as the arbiter. Another share is for my role in the chase." Wolf, Fox, and Jackal exchanged glances, sensing an unfolding injustice. When Lion mentioned the fourth quarter, he issued a daring challenge, "I would like to see which one o...