GE118 -Lesson 4
Grace Lumacang・2 minutes read
The Panchatantra is a collection of ancient fables imparting wisdom through stories of anthropomorphized animals and objects, with a frame story compiled by Vishnu Charman. One of its fables, "The Fox and the Grapes," illustrates the moral lesson that people tend to criticize what they cannot achieve, leading to the saying "sour grapes," and is an excellent example of a short narrative fable with human-like characters.
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- The Panchatantra, compiled by Vishnu Charman over two thousand years ago, consists of 87 fables using animal characters to impart worldly wisdom through engaging stories.
- The fable "The Fox and the Grapes" from the Panchatantra teaches a moral lesson about belittling what one cannot obtain, leading to the expression "sour grapes," showcasing the enduring relevance and impact of these ancient tales.
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What is the Panchatantra?
A collection of ancient Indian animal fables.
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