Aesop's Fables, Part 246 summary
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In The Lion, the Fox, and the Ass, the Lion kills the Ass for dividing their catch equally, then asks the Fox to divide it again. The Fox gives almost everything to the Lion and credits the Ass for his lesson, showing how another creature’s misfortune can teach caution.
What happens
- The Lion, the Fox, and the Ass hunt together and catch a large amount.
- Asked to divide the catch, the Ass makes equal portions and invites his companions to choose.
- The Lion angrily kills the Ass and orders the Fox to make another division.
- The Fox reserves only a tiny portion for himself and gives nearly everything to the Lion.
- When the Lion praises his division, the Fox explains that the Ass teaches him how to do it.
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What to notice
The closing moral states the lesson that the Fox demonstrates: another creature’s suffering can teach someone how to avoid danger.
Quick check
How does the Fox divide the hunting spoils?
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