Legendary ancient Greek storyteller credited with a body of fables that use animal characters to convey moral lessons, though his historical existence is debated.
Established the fable as a philosophical form: brief narratives featuring animals in human situations that crystallize moral truths — particularly about power, pride, and prudence.
No recorded historical influences.
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