The Eagle and the Cocks by Esopo
Esopo's "The Eagle and the Cocks" is a fable about two birds who make a deal with each other. The eagle, being much larger and stronger than the cocks, offers to carry them on his back in exchange for a share of their food. However, when the eagle demands his share, the cocks refuse to give it to him, claiming that they have already given him too much by allowing him to carry them. The eagle is left empty-handed and learns a lesson about the importance of keeping promises and being fair in dealings with others.
By Esopo · First published 1608 · Genre: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore · 96 words
First lines
There were two Cocks in the same farmyard, and they fought to decide who should be master. When the fight was over, the beaten one went and hid himself in a dark corner; while the victor flew up on to the roof of the stables and crowed lustily. But an Eagle espied him from high up in the sky, and swooped down and carried him off. Forthwith the other Cock came out of his corner and ruled the roost without a rival.
Pride comes before a fall.
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The Eagle and the Cocks is listed on Textopian as a fable by Esopo, dated 1608 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1608 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Children's Literature, Folklore, Fantasy
- Length: 96 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — Esopo is known for his fables, and the title of the book suggests a fable involving animals as main characters.
- Children's Literature — Fables are often used to teach children moral lessons and are thus considered a part of children's literature.
- Folklore — As a fable, it can also be categorized as folklore due to its mythical and legendary elements.
- Fantasy — The use of animals with human behavior may be considered elements of fantasy.
Tags
fable · allegory · animals · morality · wisdom · conflict · nature · courage · deception · pride · survival · friendship