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Aesop

Verb / ˈi:ˌsɑ:p / Another word for aesop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller who is credited with many fables. A fable is a short story that usually has a moral lesson.

Synonyms & similar words

aesop fabulist storyteller moralist anecdotalist narrator author writer fabler allegorist mythographer raconteur chronicler historian biographer bard poet balladeer minstrel troubadour jongleur

Example sentences

  1. Aesop's fables are famous for their moral lessons.
  2. We learned about Aesop's life and work in history class.
  3. My favorite Aesop fable is 'The Tortoise and the Hare.'
  4. Aesop's fables have been translated into many languages.
  5. Aesop's tales are still popular today.

Quotes

  • 'No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.' - Aesop
  • 'We often give our enemies the means for our own destruction.' - Aesop
  • 'The little reed, bending to the force of the wind, soon stood upright again when the storm had passed over.' - Aesop

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