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Aesop's Fables, Part 102 summary

Part 102 of 284 · 1 min to read the part

In Hercules and the Waggoner, a driver’s loaded waggon becomes stuck in mud, and he calls on Hercules instead of working to free it himself. The god appears and tells him to push and encourage his horses, making personal effort a condition for receiving help.

What happens

  1. A Waggoner drives his horses along a muddy lane with a full load.
  2. The wheels sink into the mud, and the horses cannot pull the waggon free.
  3. The Waggoner stands helplessly and repeatedly calls to Hercules.
  4. Hercules appears and tells him to push the wheel and urge his horses forward before asking for help.
  5. The closing moral says that heavenly help supports those who make their own effort.

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What to notice

The closing moral states the lesson behind Hercules’ instructions: asking for help does not replace personal effort.

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