The Peacock and Juno by Esopo (1602)
The Peacock and Juno, by Esopo: A classic fable about a peacock who becomes arrogant and boastful after receiving excessive praise from Juno, leading to his downfall.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fable, Classics, Children's · 219 words
First lines
The Peacock was greatly discontented because he had not a beautiful voice like the nightingale, and he went and complained to Juno about it. "The nightingale's song," said he, "is the envy of all the birds; but whenever I utter a sound I become a laughingstock. " The goddess tried to console him by saying, "You have not, it is true, the power of song, but then you far excel all the rest in beauty: your neck flashes like the emerald and your splendid tail is a marvel of gorgeous colour. " But the Peacock was not appeased. "What is the use," said he, "of being beautiful, with a voice like mine? " Then Juno replied, with a shade of sternness in her tones, "Fate has allotted to all their destined gifts: to yourself beauty, to the eagle strength, to the nightingale song, and so on to all the rest in their degree; but you alone are dissatisfied with your portion. Make, then, no more complaints. For, if your present wish were granted, you would quickly find cause for fresh discontent. "
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Esopo
- Date: 1602 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fable, Classics, Children's, Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 219 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fable — This is a classic fable written by Aesop in which animal characters convey moral lessons.
- Classics — The original story dates back to ancient Greece and has been told and retold over the centuries.
- Children's — Fables are often used as simple, moralistic tales for younger audiences; hence the children's genre.
- Fiction — As the story is not based on real events but involves invented characters and incidents.
Tags
fable · mythology · animals · morality · pride · vanity · gods · nature · symbolism · lesson · character · deception