About this episode

This episode features eleven lesser-known fables by Aesop that are interesting and relevant.

Eleven of Aesop's lesser known, but interesting and relevant fables.

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P.

Topics covered

• fables
• Aesop
• storytelling
• morals
• literature

Keywords

• Aesop
• fables
• storytelling
• morals
• literature
• education
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Aesop's Fables

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