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A Wolf among the Lions

A strong Wolf believed he was a Lion and joined real Lions, only to realize he was just a regular Wolf among them.
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Pride
Choice
Aesop's Fables - A Wolf among the Lions
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In a lush green forest, a strong and hefty Wolf lived. His peers, impressed by his stature, would often call him 'Lion'. As time passed, the Wolf started believing that he truly was a Lion and decided to dwell among real lions.

In the same verdant forest, a sharp-witted Fox noticed this. She silently watched as the Wolf bravely made his journey towards the pride of Lions.

While living among the wolves, the Wolf's size made him stand out, a leader, a figure of might. But among the Lions, he was just another beast. The Lions, with their majestic manes and grand size, outclassed him easily.

From her hidden vantage point, the Fox saw the Wolf's predicament. Unable to keep her amusement to herself, she said, "You thought you were a Lion among wolves, but all I see is a wolf among Lions!" She snickered, amused by the irony of the Wolf's situation. The Wolf, once the admired 'Lion', was now just a regular Wolf among the real Lions.

In a verdant forest, where the trees sang show tunes on weekends, there was a chunky Wolf. Imagine him as the kind of fellow who hits the gym for selfies rather than the workout. His wolfie pals, dazzled by his bulky look, cheekily dubbed him 'Sir Roars-a-lot'. Soon enough, our hunky Wolf bought into the hype, and thought, “Blimey! Maybe I AM a Lion!” And off he went to crash the lion party.

Now, in the next glade, there was this Foxy lady. Smart as a whip and twice as sly, with the sass of ten divas combined. She saw Mr. ‘I-think-I'm-a-Lion’ and thought, "This will be better than watching a squirrel try to tap dance."

Amongst his wolf mates, our Wolf was the big fish... or, well, the big wolf. You get the idea. But with the Lions? Bless him. It's like bringing a rubber knife to a sword fight. The Lions, with their luxurious manes that could easily score a shampoo commercial, made our Wolf look like he had a bad hair day. Every day.

From her shady spot behind a very unimpressed tree, the Fox couldn’t hold it anymore, “Oi! Mr. Roars-a-lot, thought you were the bee's knees among the wolves, did ya? But here, you look more like a kitty who lost his way from a fancy-dress party!” She laughed, imagining our Wolf with little cat ears. Mr. Wolf, once the star of his own show, was now just an extra on the Lion’s stage.

Once there was a Wolf, so strong and grand,
Among his mates, 'Lion' he'd proudly stand.
His heart swelled up, feeling oh so grand,
But believing he was a Lion, led him to lion's land.

Off to the lions, this proud Wolf did tread,
Dreams of grandeur filling his head.
Yet amidst the kings with their manes so fine,
He seemed quite ordinary, no longer did he shine.

From the shadows, the Fox watched with glee,
As Wolf's pride tumbled, for all to see.
"You thought as a Lion you'd proudly stand tall,
But here among lions, you're just another wolf, after all."

With a chuckle, she watched the scene unfold,
As the tale of the Wolf and his pride was told.
For among wolves, he was mighty and grand,
But among lions, just a wolf on their land.

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  1. Why do you think the Wolf started to believe he was a Lion?
  2. How did the Wolf's experience change when he went to live with the Lions?
  3. Can you think of a time when you or someone else felt different when moving to a new place or group?
  4. What does this story teach us about the importance of knowing who we truly are?
  5. How can we use the lesson from this story in our own lives when we are in a new or different situation?

Fable Quotes

In the mirror of truth, the essence of one's identity shines through.
Pride blinds one to their true place, leaving them exposed among the mighty.
Your choices define who you are, but sometimes the path you choose reveals the truth.
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