Aesop | Greece
The Frightened Lion
A mighty lion fears a strange sound in a swamp, but discovers a tiny bullfrog, and learns not to fear the insignificant.
Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle, and all the animals respected him. One day, the lion decided to explore a nearby swamp, a place he had never been before. As he carefully walked through the muddy terrain, he started to hear a strange hollow sound. The lion stopped in his tracks, his heart pounding with fear.
He listened closely as the mysterious sound continued. Trembling with fright, the lion scanned the area, searching for the source of the noise. Suddenly, he noticed a tiny bullfrog emerge from the water. It was this little creature that was making the peculiar sound!
Knowing that the strange noise had come from such a small, harmless creature, the lion couldn't help but feel embarrassed. He had been so scared by something so tiny and powerless. In his frustration, the lion stomped on the poor frog, crushing it under his powerful paws. And so, the lion realized that sometimes, the things we are most afraid of aren't as scary as they seem.
