Aesop
Traditional
Vishnu Sharma
Zhuangzi
A clever monkey outsmarts a shark trying to trick him into becoming a sacrifice for the shark's sick king.
A young horse questions serving humans, but an older horse explains they benefit each other, calming the young horse.
A young puppy learns to listen and respect the experience of older dogs before becoming a true hunter.
A boy sets traps and releases caught animals and a man, who later betrays him, but the animals return to help.
A young rooster ignores his mother's warning and investigates a dangerous well, getting himself into trouble.
An honest merchant gains wealth by fairly buying a valuable plate, while a greedy merchant loses out due to his deceit.
A proud butterfly looks down on a snail, only to be reminded of its humble beginnings as a caterpillar.
A proud peacock faces envy and criticism from other birds but teaches them to appreciate beauty instead of focusing on flaws.
A dog and cat retrieve their owner's lucky ring, but the cat takes all the credit, making them lifelong enemies.
A stag and a tiger accidentally build a house together, misunderstand each other, and run away in fear.
A hungry cat learns to get food by being friendly to his master, following his fat brother's advice.
A woodcutter wrongly accuses his neighbor's son of stealing his ax, only to find it himself and realize his mistake.
A hardworking sparrow helps a peacock become king but ultimately gets caught by a hunter's trap despite the peacock's reassurance.
A clever monkey outwits a deceitful tiger who had previously tricked a goat during a journey to a friend's house.
A Weasel tricks a Mouse into stealing sesame seeds, but the Mouse gets caught and faces the consequences.
A wolf learns not to underestimate humans after a painful encounter with a huntsman, guided by a clever fox's advice.
A merchant ignores a missing nail in his horse's shoe, leading to trouble and a long, tiring journey home.
A curious rat explores beyond his home, misinterprets his discoveries, and gets trapped by an oyster while exploring.