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Proverbs and Fables
Some of the great stories, proverbs, and fables, from the ancient world provide lessons in some form or another, generally suitable as entertainment and many suitable for children.
Aesop's Fables
The table of contents for a collection of Aesop's Fables, in a public domain English online translation.
Ancient Proverbial Expressions in Pictures
An illustrated look at the Sword of Damocles, the Gordian Knot, Sour Grapes, the Lion's Share, the weight of the world, and the Achilles heel.
Damon and Pythias
A pair of young philosophers in the Greek area of Italy whose friendship was put to the test by an evil tyrant.
The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch
E-text of The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch, a translated and edited version of the original biographies by Plutarch.