Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aesop
noun
/ˈiːsɒp/
Definition
Aesop was an ancient Greek storyteller known for his fables that typically convey moral lessons.
Examples
- Aesop’s fables teach us valuable life lessons.
- Many of Aesop’s stories have become moral classics.
- We read an Aesop tale in school about the tortoise and the hare.
Meaning
Aesop is often regarded as the author of various fables that feature anthropomorphic animals and convey important truths about human behavior and ethics.
Synonyms
- storyteller
- fabulist
- narrator
