The Crow and The Raven
Aesop | Greece
Envious Crow tries to gain fame by capturing travelers' attention with her caw, but fails to match the revered Raven's prophecy.
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In a place where many birds lived, there was a Crow who felt jealous of the famous Raven. The Raven was known for bringing good or bad luck, and people watched its flight to understand their future. This constant attention made the Crow feel very envious.
One day, some travelers came near the Crow. Seeing a chance to become famous, the Crow flew high into the sky and landed on a tall tree. From there, she made a loud caw that echoed through the valley, catching the travelers' attention.
The travelers stopped and looked up, wondering what the strange sound could mean for their journey. They listened closely, hoping to understand what the Crow's cry might tell them about their future. But after a while, one traveler shrugged and said to his friend, "Don't worry, it's just a crow. Its caw doesn't tell us anything about what will happen."
With that, the travelers continued on their way, leaving the Crow sitting on her branch. Despite her loudest caw, she was still just an ordinary crow to the people, unlike the Raven, which they respected as a bird of prophecy.
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