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It is merely a matter of definition that fables use animals. Any story that has talking animals in it is a fable. A short short story that does not include animals and has a moralistic theme is known as a parable.

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Who were the characters in most of aesop fables?

Animals. The fables were populated by different animals in each tale. He defined the genre.


Is Aesop's fables fiction or nonfiction?

Fables mean animals, so the fables are all fiction here.


What types of characters are in fables?

Fables use animals, plants, inanimate objects, and other non-human but anthropomorphized (exhibiting human qualities) characters. This is what differentiates fables from parables that do use human characters.


Do fables have animals that talk and characters?

No, fables are not all about talking animals. Fables are usually to entertain or to teach a lesson. IT depends if the author wants the fable to have talking animals in it, but the actual fable should not really be about talking animals.


What made Aesops fables unique?

These fables written by Aesop's in the B.C prriod are fables with animals making it unique with a lesson.


What Greek fables often feature?

animals


Characteristics of fables?

Fables are short stories that often involve animals or inanimate objects with human-like qualities. They usually convey a moral or lesson at the end. Fables are known for their simplicity and use of allegory to teach readers valuable life lessons.


What is the title of a collection of short tales about animals with human traits that teach a lesson?

Aesop Fables


Who were the characters in of Aesop's fables?

they were animals and they could talk.


Why animals are used in fables?

Animals are often used in fables because they can represent human emotions, behaviors, and characteristics in a simple and relatable way. By using animals instead of humans, fables can convey moral lessons and truths in a way that is engaging and easily understood by a wide audience, including children. Using animals also allows fables to transcend cultural and societal boundaries.


Greek fables often feature what as main characters?

The characters in Greek fables, specifically those of Aesop, are animals.


What does Aesop have to do with fables?

Aesop has made over 600 fables and most of his fables were made up of animals with charictoristics of humans. The fables had morals to them. (such as don't try the imposible). He was a slave in Greece lived there and died at the age of 60.