Aesop's Fables E-Book

Aesop

• Herausgeber: Pocket Classic
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

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Beschreibung

In ancient Greece, a storyteller named Aesop captivated his listeners with tales both beautiful and instructive. Thousands of years later, his fables—from "The Ant and the Grasshopper" to "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" to "The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg" to "The Tortoise and the Hare"—have lost none of their power to guide and entertain. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

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Table of Contents

A Short History of the Aesopic Fable

1. The Wolf and the Lamb

2. The Bat and the Weasels

3. The Ass and the Grasshopper

4. The Lion and the Mouse

5. The Charcoal-Burner and the Fuller

6. The Father and His Sons

7. The Boy Hunting Locusts

8. The Cock and the Pearl

9. The Kingdom of the Lion

10. The Wolf and the Crane

11. The Fisherman Piping

12. Hercules and the Wagoner

13. The Ants and the Grasshopper

14. The Traveler and His Dog

15. The Dog and the Shadow

16. The Mole and His Mother

17. The Herdsman and the Lost Bull

18. The Hare and the Tortoise

19. The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble

20. The Farmer and the Stork

21. The Farmer and the Snake

22. The Fawn and His Mother

23. The Bear and the Fox

24. The Swallow and the Crow

25. The Mountain in Labor

26. The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion

27. The Tortoise and the Eagle

28. The Flies and the Honey-Pot

29. The Man and the Lion

30. The Farmer and the Cranes

31. The Dog in the Manger

32. The Fox and the Goat

33. The Bear and the Two Travelers

34. The Oxen and the Axle-Trees

35. The Thirsty Pigeon

36. The Raven and the Swan

37. The Goat and the Goatherd

38. The Miser

39. The Sick Lion

40. The Horse and the Groom

41. The Ass and the Lapdog

42. The Lioness

43. The Boasting Traveler

44. The Cat and the Cock

45. The Piglet, the Sheep, and the Goat

46. The Boy and the Filberts

47. The Lion in Love

48. The Laborer and the Snake

49. The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

50. The Ass and the Mule

51. The Frogs Asking for a King

52. The Boys and the Frogs

53. The Sick Stag

54. The Salt Merchant and His Ass

55. The Oxen and the Butchers

56. The Lion, the Mouse, and the Fox

57. The Vain Jackdaw

58. The Goatherd and the Wild Goats

59. The Mischievous Dog

60. The Fox Who Had Lost His Tail

61. The Boy and the Nettles

62. The Man and His Two Sweethearts

63. The Astronomer

64. The Wolves and the Sheep

65. The Old Woman and the Physician

66. The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle

67. The Charger and the Miller

68. The Fox and the Monkey

69. The Horse and His Rider

70. The Belly and the Members

71. The Vine and the Goat

72. Jupiter and the Monkey

73. The Widow and Her Little Maidens

74. The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf

75. The Cat and the Birds

76. The Kid and the Wolf

77. The Ox and the Frog

78. The Shepherd and the Wolf

79. The Father and His Two Daughters

80. The Farmer and His Sons

81. The Crab and Its Mother

82. The Heifer and the Ox

83. The Swallow, the Serpent, and the Court of Justice

84. The Thief and His Mother

85. The Old Man and Death

86. The Fir-Tree and the Bramble

87. The Mouse, the Frog, and the Hawk

88. The Man Bitten by a Dog

89. The Two Pots

90. The Wolf and the Sheep

91. The Aethiop

92. The Fisherman and His Nets

93. The Huntsman and the Fisherman

94. The Old Woman and the Wine-Jar

95. The Fox and the Crow

96. The Two Dogs

97. The Stag in the Ox-Stall

98. The Hawk, the Kite, and the Pigeons

99. The Widow and the Sheep

100. The Wild Ass and the Lion

101. The Eagle and the Arrow

102. The Sick Kite

103. The Lion and the Dolphin

104. The Lion and the Boar

105. The One-Eyed Doe

106. The Shepherd and the Sea

107. The Ass, the Cock, and the Lion

108. The Mice and the Weasels

109. The Mice in Council

110. The Wolf and the Housedog

111. The Rivers and the Sea

112. The Playful Ass

113. The Three Tradesmen

114. The Master and His Dogs

115. The Wolf and the Shepherds

116. The Dolphins, the Whales, and the Sprat

117. The Ass Carrying the Image

118. The Two Travelers and the Axe

119. The Old Lion

120. The Old Hound

121. The Bee and Jupiter

122. The Milk-Woman and Her Pail

123. The Seaside Travelers

124. The Brazier and His Dog

125. The Ass and His Shadow

126. The Ass and His Masters

127. The Oak and the Reeds

128. The Fisherman and the Little Fish

129. The Hunter and the Woodman

130. The Wild Boar and the Fox

131. The Lion in a Farmyard

132. Mercury and the Sculptor

133. The Swan and the Goose

134. The Swollen Fox

135. The Fox and the Woodcutter

136. The Birdcatcher, the Partridge, and the Cock

137. The Monkey and the Fishermen

138. The Flea and the Wrestler

139. The Frogs and the Well

140. The Cat and the Mice

141. The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox

142. The Doe and the Lion

143. The Farmer and the Fox

144. The Seagull and the Kite

145. The Philosopher, the Ants, and Mercury

146. The Mouse and the Bull

147. The Lion and the Hare

148. The Peasant and the Eagle

149. The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter

150. The Bull and the Goat

151. The Dancing Monkeys

152. The Fox and the Leopard

153. The Monkeys and Their Mother

154. The Oaks and Jupiter

155. The Hare and the Hound

156. The Traveler and Fortune

157. The Bald Knight

158. The Shepherd and the Dog

159. The Lamp

160. The Lion, the Fox, and the Ass

161. The Bull, the Lioness, and the Wild-Boar Hunter

162. The Oak and the Woodcutters

163. The Hen and the Golden Eggs

164. The Ass and the Frogs

165. The Crow and the Raven

166. The Trees and the Axe

167. The Crab and the Fox

168. The Woman and Her Hen

169. The Ass and the Old Shepherd

170. The Kites and the Swans

171. The Wolves and the Sheepdogs

172. The Hares and the Foxes

173. The Bowman and Lion

174. The Camel

175. The Wasp and the Snake

176. The Dog and the Hare

177. The Bull and the Calf

178. The Stag, the Wolf, and the Sheep

179. The Peacock and the Crane

180. The Fox and the Hedgehog

181. The Eagle, the Cat, and the Wild Sow

182. The Thief and the Innkeeper

183. The Mule

184. The Hart and the Vine

185. The Serpent and the Eagle

186. The Crow and the Pitcher

187. The Two Frogs

188. The Wolf and the Fox

189. The Walnut-Tree

190. The Gnat and the Lion

191. The Monkey and the Dolphin

192. The Jackdaw and the Doves

193. The Horse and the Stag

194. The Kid and the Wolf

195. The Prophet

196. The Fox and the Monkey

197. The Thief and the Housedog

198. The Man, the Horse, the Ox, and the Dog

199. The Apes and the Two Travelers

200. The Wolf and the Shepherd

201. The Hares and the Lions

202. The Lark and Her Young Ones

203. The Fox and the Lion

204. The Weasel and the Mice

205. The Boy Bathing

206. The Ass and the Wolf

207. The Seller of Images

208. The Fox and the Grapes

209. The Man and His Wife

210. The Peacock and Juno

211. The Hawk and the Nightingale

212. The Fox, the Cock, and the Dog

213. The Wolf and the Goat

214. The Lion and the Bull

215. The Goat and the Ass

216. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

217. The Wolf, the Fox, and the Ape

218. The Fly and the Draught-Mule

219. The Fishermen

220. The Lion and the Three Bulls

221. The Fowler and the Viper

222. The Horse and the Ass

223. The Fox and the Mask

224. The Geese and the Cranes

225. The Blind Man and the Whelp

226. The Dogs and the Fox

227. The Cobbler Turned Doctor

228. The Wolf and the Horse

229. The Brother and the Sister

230. The Wasps, the Partridges, and the Farmer

231. The Crow and Mercury

232. The North Wind and the Sun

233. The Two Men Who Were Enemies

234. The Gamecocks and the Partridge

235. The Quack Frog

236. The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox

237. The Dog’s House

238. The Wolf and the Lion

239. The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat

240. The Spendthrift and the Swallow

241. The Fox and the Lion

242. The Owl and the Birds

243. The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner

244. The Ass in the Lion’s Skin

245. The Sparrow and the Hare

246. The Flea and the Ox

247. The Goods and the Ills

248. The Dove and the Crow

249. Mercury and the Workmen

250. The Eagle and the Jackdaw

251. The Fox and the Stork

252. Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and Momus

253. The Eagle and the Fox

254. The Man and the Satyr

255. The Ass and His Purchaser

256. The Two Bags

257. The Stag at the Pool

258. The Jackdaw and the Fox

259. The Lark Burying Her Father

260. The Gnat and the Bull

261. The Bitch and Her Whelps

262. The Dogs and the Hides

263. The Shepherd and the Sheep

264. The Grasshopper and the Owl

265. The Monkey and the Camel

266. The Peasant and the Apple-Tree

267. The Two Soldiers and the Robber

268. The Trees Under the Protection of the Gods

269. The Mother and the Wolf

270. The Ass and the Horse

271. Truth and the Traveler

272. The Manslayer

273. The Lion’s Share

274. The Lion and the Eagle

275. The Hen and the Swallow

276. The Buffoon and the Countryman

277. The Crow and the Serpent

278. The Hunter and the Horseman

279. The King’s Son and the Painted Lion

280. The Cat and Venus

281. The She-Goats and Their Beards

282. The Camel and the Arab

283. The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass

284. The Crow and the Sheep

285. The Fox and the Bramble

286. The Wolf and the Lion

287. The Dog and the Oyster

288. The Ant and the Dove

289. The Partridge and the Fowler

290. The Flea and the Man

291. The Thieves and the Cock

292. The Dog and the Cook

293. The Travelers and the Plane-Tree

294. The Hares and the Frogs

295. The Lion, Jupiter, and the Elephant

296. The Lamb and the Wolf

297. The Rich Man and the Tanner

298. The Shipwrecked Man and the Sea

299. The Mules and the Robbers

300. The Viper and the File

301. The Lion and the Shepherd

302. The Camel and Jupiter

303. The Panther and the Shepherds

304. The Ass and the Charger

305. The Eagle and His Captor

306. The Bald Man and the Fly

307. The Olive-Tree and the Fig-Tree

308. The Eagle and the Kite

309. The Ass and His Driver

310. The Thrush and the Fowler

311. The Rose and the Amaranth

312. The Frogs’ Complaint Against the Sun

313. The Man and the Serpent

314. Prometheus and the Making of Man

315. Androcles

316. The Serpent and the File

317. The Fox and the Cat

318. The Man and the Wooden God

319. The Four Oxen and the Lion

320. Avaricious and Envious

321. The Laborer and the Nightingale

322. The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey

323. The Hare With Many Friends

324. The Lion, the Fox, and the Beasts

325. The Ass’s Brains

326. The Ant and the Chrysalis

327. The Cage Bird and the Bat

328. Hercules and Pallas

329. The Lost Wig

330. The Silkworm and Spider

331. The Vixen and the Lioness

332. The Rogue and the Oracle

333. The Dog and the Sow

334. The Old Woman and the Doctor

335. The Moon and Her Mother

336. The Slave and the Lion

337. The Boy and the Snails

338. The Blacksmith and His Dog

339. The Blackamoor

340. The Tunny-Fish and the Dolphin

341. The Archer and the Lion

342. The Debtor and His Sow

343. The Pack-Ass and the Wild Ass

344. The Pack-Ass, the Wild Ass, and the Lion

345. The Ant

346. The Farmer, His Boy, and the Rooks

347. The Athenian and the Theban

348. The Bee-Keeper

349. The Bat, the Bramble, and the Seagull

350. The Eagle and the Beetle

351. The Weasel and the Man

352. The Ploughman, the Ass, and the Ox

353. Demades and His Fable

354. The Swan

355. The Parrot and the Cat

356. The Impostor

357. The Butcher and His Customers

Table of Contents

A Short History of the Aesopic Fable1. The Wolf and the Lamb2. The Bat and the Weasels3. The Ass and the Grasshopper4. The Lion and the Mouse5. The Charcoal-Burner and the Fuller6. The Father and His Sons7. The Boy Hunting Locusts8. The Cock and the Pearl9. The Kingdom of the Lion10. The Wolf and the Crane11. The Fisherman Piping12. Hercules and the Wagoner13. The Ants and the Grasshopper14. The Traveler and His Dog15. The Dog and the Shadow16. The Mole and His Mother17. The Herdsman and the Lost Bull18. The Hare and the Tortoise19. The Pomegranate, Apple-Tree, and Bramble20. The Farmer and the Stork21. The Farmer and the Snake22. The Fawn and His Mother23. The Bear and the Fox24. The Swallow and the Crow25. The Mountain in Labor26. The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion27. The Tortoise and the Eagle28. The Flies and the Honey-Pot29. The Man and the Lion30. The Farmer and the Cranes31. The Dog in the Manger32. The Fox and the Goat33. The Bear and the Two Travelers34. The Oxen and the Axle-Trees35. The Thirsty Pigeon36. The Raven and the Swan37. The Goat and the Goatherd38. The Miser39. The Sick Lion40. The Horse and the Groom41. The Ass and the Lapdog42. The Lioness43. The Boasting Traveler44. The Cat and the Cock45. The Piglet, the Sheep, and the Goat46. The Boy and the Filberts47. The Lion in Love48. The Laborer and the Snake49. The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing50. The Ass and the Mule51. The Frogs Asking for a King52. The Boys and the Frogs53. The Sick Stag54. The Salt Merchant and His Ass55. The Oxen and the Butchers56. The Lion, the Mouse, and the Fox57. The Vain Jackdaw58. The Goatherd and the Wild Goats59. The Mischievous Dog60. The Fox Who Had Lost His Tail61. The Boy and the Nettles62. The Man and His Two Sweethearts63. The Astronomer64. The Wolves and the Sheep65. The Old Woman and the Physician66. The Fighting Cocks and the Eagle67. The Charger and the Miller68. The Fox and the Monkey69. The Horse and His Rider70. The Belly and the Members71. The Vine and the Goat72. Jupiter and the Monkey73. The Widow and Her Little Maidens74. The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf75. The Cat and the Birds76. The Kid and the Wolf77. The Ox and the Frog78. The Shepherd and the Wolf79. The Father and His Two Daughters80. The Farmer and His Sons81. The Crab and Its Mother82. The Heifer and the Ox83. The Swallow, the Serpent, and the Court of Justice84. The Thief and His Mother85. The Old Man and Death86. The Fir-Tree and the Bramble87. The Mouse, the Frog, and the Hawk88. The Man Bitten by a Dog89. The Two Pots90. The Wolf and the Sheep91. The Aethiop92. The Fisherman and His Nets93. The Huntsman and the Fisherman94. The Old Woman and the Wine-Jar95. The Fox and the Crow96. The Two Dogs97. The Stag in the Ox-Stall98. The Hawk, the Kite, and the Pigeons99. The Widow and the Sheep100. The Wild Ass and the Lion101. The Eagle and the Arrow102. The Sick Kite103. The Lion and the Dolphin104. The Lion and the Boar105. The One-Eyed Doe106. The Shepherd and the Sea107. The Ass, the Cock, and the Lion108. The Mice and the Weasels109. The Mice in Council110. The Wolf and the Housedog111. The Rivers and the Sea112. The Playful Ass113. The Three Tradesmen114. The Master and His Dogs115. The Wolf and the Shepherds116. The Dolphins, the Whales, and the Sprat117. The Ass Carrying the Image118. The Two Travelers and the Axe119. The Old Lion120. The Old Hound121. The Bee and Jupiter122. The Milk-Woman and Her Pail123. The Seaside Travelers124. The Brazier and His Dog125. The Ass and His Shadow126. The Ass and His Masters127. The Oak and the Reeds128. The Fisherman and the Little Fish129. The Hunter and the Woodman130. The Wild Boar and the Fox131. The Lion in a Farmyard132. Mercury and the Sculptor133. The Swan and the Goose134. The Swollen Fox135. The Fox and the Woodcutter136. The Birdcatcher, the Partridge, and the Cock137. The Monkey and the Fishermen138. The Flea and the Wrestler139. The Frogs and the Well140. The Cat and the Mice141. The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox142. The Doe and the Lion143. The Farmer and the Fox144. The Seagull and the Kite145. The Philosopher, the Ants, and Mercury146. The Mouse and the Bull147. The Lion and the Hare148. The Peasant and the Eagle149. The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter150. The Bull and the Goat151. The Dancing Monkeys152. The Fox and the Leopard153. The Monkeys and Their Mother154. The Oaks and Jupiter155. The Hare and the Hound156. The Traveler and Fortune157. The Bald Knight158. The Shepherd and the Dog159. The Lamp160. The Lion, the Fox, and the Ass161. The Bull, the Lioness, and the Wild-Boar Hunter162. The Oak and the Woodcutters163. The Hen and the Golden Eggs164. The Ass and the Frogs165. The Crow and the Raven166. The Trees and the Axe167. The Crab and the Fox168. The Woman and Her Hen169. The Ass and the Old Shepherd170. The Kites and the Swans171. The Wolves and the Sheepdogs172. The Hares and the Foxes173. The Bowman and Lion174. The Camel175. The Wasp and the Snake176. The Dog and the Hare177. The Bull and the Calf178. The Stag, the Wolf, and the Sheep179. The Peacock and the Crane180. The Fox and the Hedgehog181. The Eagle, the Cat, and the Wild Sow182. The Thief and the Innkeeper183. The Mule184. The Hart and the Vine185. The Serpent and the Eagle186. The Crow and the Pitcher187. The Two Frogs188. The Wolf and the Fox189. The Walnut-Tree190. The Gnat and the Lion191. The Monkey and the Dolphin192. The Jackdaw and the Doves193. The Horse and the Stag194. The Kid and the Wolf195. The Prophet196. The Fox and the Monkey197. The Thief and the Housedog198. The Man, the Horse, the Ox, and the Dog199. The Apes and the Two Travelers200. The Wolf and the Shepherd201. The Hares and the Lions202. The Lark and Her Young Ones203. The Fox and the Lion204. The Weasel and the Mice205. The Boy Bathing206. The Ass and the Wolf207. The Seller of Images208. The Fox and the Grapes209. The Man and His Wife210. The Peacock and Juno211. The Hawk and the Nightingale212. The Fox, the Cock, and the Dog213. The Wolf and the Goat214. The Lion and the Bull215. The Goat and the Ass216. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse217. The Wolf, the Fox, and the Ape218. The Fly and the Draught-Mule219. The Fishermen220. The Lion and the Three Bulls221. The Fowler and the Viper222. The Horse and the Ass223. The Fox and the Mask224. The Geese and the Cranes225. The Blind Man and the Whelp226. The Dogs and the Fox227. The Cobbler Turned Doctor228. The Wolf and the Horse229. The Brother and the Sister230. The Wasps, the Partridges, and the Farmer231. The Crow and Mercury232. The North Wind and the Sun233. The Two Men Who Were Enemies234. The Gamecocks and the Partridge235. The Quack Frog236. The Lion, the Wolf, and the Fox237. The Dog’s House238. The Wolf and the Lion239. The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat240. The Spendthrift and the Swallow241. The Fox and the Lion242. The Owl and the Birds243. The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner244. The Ass in the Lion’s Skin245. The Sparrow and the Hare246. The Flea and the Ox247. The Goods and the Ills248. The Dove and the Crow249. Mercury and the Workmen250. The Eagle and the Jackdaw251. The Fox and the Stork252. Jupiter, Neptune, Minerva, and Momus253. The Eagle and the Fox254. The Man and the Satyr255. The Ass and His Purchaser256. The Two Bags257. The Stag at the Pool258. The Jackdaw and the Fox259. The Lark Burying Her Father260. The Gnat and the Bull261. The Bitch and Her Whelps262. The Dogs and the Hides263. The Shepherd and the Sheep264. The Grasshopper and the Owl265. The Monkey and the Camel266. The Peasant and the Apple-Tree267. The Two Soldiers and the Robber268. The Trees Under the Protection of the Gods269. The Mother and the Wolf270. The Ass and the Horse271. Truth and the Traveler272. The Manslayer273. The Lion’s Share274. The Lion and the Eagle275. The Hen and the Swallow276. The Buffoon and the Countryman277. The Crow and the Serpent278. The Hunter and the Horseman279. The King’s Son and the Painted Lion280. The Cat and Venus281. The She-Goats and Their Beards282. The Camel and the Arab283. The Miller, His Son, and Their Ass284. The Crow and the Sheep285. The Fox and the Bramble286. The Wolf and the Lion287. The Dog and the Oyster288. The Ant and the Dove289. The Partridge and the Fowler290. The Flea and the Man291. The Thieves and the Cock292. The Dog and the Cook293. The Travelers and the Plane-Tree294. The Hares and the Frogs295. The Lion, Jupiter, and the Elephant296. The Lamb and the Wolf297. The Rich Man and the Tanner298. The Shipwrecked Man and the Sea299. The Mules and the Robbers300. The Viper and the File301. The Lion and the Shepherd302. The Camel and Jupiter303. The Panther and the Shepherds304. The Ass and the Charger305. The Eagle and His Captor306. The Bald Man and the Fly307. The Olive-Tree and the Fig-Tree308. The Eagle and the Kite309. The Ass and His Driver310. The Thrush and the Fowler311. The Rose and the Amaranth312. The Frogs’ Complaint Against the Sun313. The Man and the Serpent314. Prometheus and the Making of Man315. Androcles316. The Serpent and the File317. The Fox and the Cat318. The Man and the Wooden God319. The Four Oxen and the Lion320. Avaricious and Envious321. The Laborer and the Nightingale322. The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey323. The Hare With Many Friends324. The Lion, the Fox, and the Beasts325. The Ass’s Brains326. The Ant and the Chrysalis327. The Cage Bird and the Bat328. Hercules and Pallas329. The Lost Wig330. The Silkworm and Spider331. The Vixen and the Lioness332. The Rogue and the Oracle333. The Dog and the Sow334. The Old Woman and the Doctor335. The Moon and Her Mother336. The Slave and the Lion337. The Boy and the Snails338. The Blacksmith and His Dog339. The Blackamoor340. The Tunny-Fish and the Dolphin341. The Archer and the Lion342. The Debtor and His Sow343. The Pack-Ass and the Wild Ass344. The Pack-Ass, the Wild Ass, and the Lion345. The Ant346. The Farmer, His Boy, and the Rooks347. The Athenian and the Theban348. The Bee-Keeper349. The Bat, the Bramble, and the Seagull350. The Eagle and the Beetle351. The Weasel and the Man352. The Ploughman, the Ass, and the Ox353. Demades and His Fable354. The Swan355. The Parrot and the Cat356. The Impostor357. The Butcher and His Customers

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A Short History of the Aesopic Fable

Most nations develop the Beast-Tale as part of their folk-lore, some go further and apply it to satiric purposes, and a few nations afford isolated examples of the shaping of the Beast-Tale to teach some moral truth by means of the Fable properly so called. But only two peoples independently made this a general practice. Both in Greece and in India we find in the earliest literature such casual and frequent mention of Fables as seems to imply a body of Folk-Fables current among the people. And in both countries special circumstances raised the Fable from folklore into literature. In Greece, during the epoch of the Tyrants, when free speech was dangerous, the Fable was largely used for political purposes. The inventor of this application or the most prominent user of it was one Aesop, a slave at Samos whose name has ever since been connected with the Fable. All that we know about him is contained in a few lines of Herodotus that he flourished 550 B.C.; was killed in accordance with a Delphian oracle; and that wergild was claimed for him by the grandson of his master, Iadmon. When free speech was established in the Greek democracies, the custom of using Fables in harangues was continued and encouraged by the rhetoricians, while the mirth-producing qualities of the Fable caused it to be regarded as fit subject of after-dinner conversation along with other jests of a broader kind (“Milesian,” “Sybaritic”). This habit of regarding the Fable as a form of the Jest intensified the tendency to connect it with a well-known name as in the case of our Joe Miller. About 300 B.C. Demetrius Phalereus, whilom tyrant of Athens and founder of the Alexandria Library, collected together all the Fables he could find under the title of Assemblies of Aesopic Tales (Logwn Aiswpeiwn sunagwgai). This collection, running probably to some 200 Fables, after being interpolated and edited by the Alexandrine grammarians, was turned into neat Latin iambics by Phaedrus, a Greek freedman of Augustus in the early years of the Christian era. As the modern Aesop is mainly derived from Phaedrus, the answer to the question “Who wrote Aesop? “ is simple: “Demetrius of Phaleron.”