Aesop | Greece

A Wolf among the Lions

A strong Wolf believed he was a Lion and joined real Lions, only to realize he was just a regular Wolf among them.

A Wolf among the Lions
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In a lush green forest, a strong and hefty Wolf lived. His peers, impressed by his stature, would often call him 'Lion'. As time passed, the Wolf started believing that he truly was a Lion and decided to dwell among real lions.

In the same verdant forest, a sharp-witted Fox noticed this. She silently watched as the Wolf bravely made his journey towards the pride of Lions.

While living among the wolves, the Wolf's size made him stand out, a leader, a figure of might. But among the Lions, he was just another beast. The Lions, with their majestic manes and grand size, outclassed him easily.

From her hidden vantage point, the Fox saw the Wolf's predicament. Unable to keep her amusement to herself, she said, "You thought you were a Lion among wolves, but all I see is a wolf among Lions!" She snickered, amused by the irony of the Wolf's situation. The Wolf, once the admired 'Lion', was now just a regular Wolf among the real Lions.

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A Wolf among the Lions