The Lion and the Jackal

The Lion and the Jackal

Fairy Tale | A2 (Elementary) | 327 words
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In "The Lion and the Jackal," a ferocious jackal prostrates before a strong lion in the Himalayas, asking to be his servant. The lion agrees and allows the jackal to live off the prey left by him. However, the jackal soon becomes fat and arrogant, claiming to be as strong as the lion and wanting to hunt and eat an elephant. Ignoring the lion's advice, the jackal attempts to attack an elephant but is killed in the process. The lion watches from afar and reflects on the foolishness of those who are proud and overestimate their abilities. This timeless fable teaches us the importance of humility and the dangers of overconfidence.

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