The biblical tale of Baal and his donkey is a fable
yes
It is a fable. Fable means that the story is about animals. For example, the story is about talking animals, that explains it.
didactic literature
An example of a moral from a fable could be "slow and steady wins the race" from the fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare." This moral emphasizes the importance of perseverance and diligence in achieving goals.
oblivion and... runescape
Not always. A fable may have a moral, or it may not. Aesop's Fables usually had a moral.
fable
tortoise and the hare
The ghost story was nothing more than a fable. They taught the lesson in the form of a fable.
The lion and the cat, the crocodile and the peahen..
technical literature example
It doesn't matter whether you believe the Bible to be fact or a fable... It remains an important reference source in the study of literature.