Message: Sometimes, you must devise an original or cunning solution to a challenging circumstance. The story's lesson is apparent since the crow initially finds himself in a challenging circumstance. He needs water to survive, but he does not have any to drink.

Author: Aesop

Credit: The Crow and the Water Jug. (n.d.).

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The Crow and the Pitcher- Illustration for one of Aesop’s Fables, The Crow and the Pitcher,... (n.d.). Getty Images. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/news-photo/illustration-for-one-of-aesops-fables-the-crow-and-the-news-photo/84093200

Message: Explores topics of quickness, arrogance, tenacity, and justice. The tortoise's slow and steady pace was taken for granted by the hare, who bragged that his speed was unrivaled.

Author: Aesop

Credit: The Hare and The Tortoise - Fables of Aesop. (2017, March 28). Fables of Aesop. https://fablesofaesop.com/the-hare-and-the-tortoise.html

The Tortoise and The Hare- The Hare and The Tortoise - Fables of Aesop. (2017, March 28). Fables of Aesop. https://fablesofaesop.com/the-hare-and-the-tortoise.html

Message: A cautionary tale about not falling for flattery. Fables typically utilize made-up narratives and characters to impart moral lessons to us. In other words, when someone is flunky, there might be a secret motive.

Author: Aesop

Credit: SThe Fox and the Crow Aesop’s Fables. (n.d.). Www.traditioninaction.org. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://www.traditioninaction.org/religious/h125_Crow.htm

The Fox and the Crow- SThe Fox and the Crow Aesop’s Fables. (n.d.). Www.traditioninaction.org. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://www.traditioninaction.org/religious/h125_Crow.htm