Aesop | Greece
A Wolf and A Sow
A sow refuses a wolf's offer to watch her piglets, seeing through the wolf's true intentions and protecting her young.

Once upon a time, a Mother Pig had just given birth to many little piglets. They stayed close to her in their safe home, enjoying her warmth and protection. Not far away, a Wolf watched them with hungry eyes. She wanted to eat a piglet but didn't know how to get one.
After thinking for a while, the Wolf decided to pretend to be friendly and worried about the Mother Pig. She walked to the pig's home and with a sweet smile, she said, "Hello, dear Mother Pig. I see you have many new babies. You must be tired. Why not take a short break? Some fresh air would be good for you."
The Wolf then added, "Don't worry about your piglets. I can watch them while you are out. You need some rest, and I promise they will be safe with me."
The Mother Pig looked at the Wolf with wise eyes. She was not fooled by the Wolf's kind words. She knew the Wolf's true nature and what would happen to her babies if she left them with her. So, she replied, "Thank you for your kind offer, but I am happy here with my babies. If you really want to help, you should stay away from us."
And so, the Wolf had to leave, her plan ruined by the smart Mother Pig. The piglets continued to play around their mother, safe and sound in their home.



















