Esopo's "The Stag in the Ox-Stall" is a fable about a stag who takes refuge in an ox-stall to escape a hunter. The stag, feeling safe and comfortable, falls asleep. However, the ox, sensing the stag's presence, kicks him out, revealing that safety is not always guaranteed even when one finds shelter.
By Esopo · First published 1602 · Genre: Fables, Children's Literature, Fiction