Both parables and fables are short stories used to illustrate a moral lesson or principle. They often feature animals or inanimate objects that behave like humans to convey their message in a relatable and engaging way.
A fable or parable.
Rikki Tikki Tavi is a parable because it contains a moral for the readers. It is a part of a parable but is a perfect fable .
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That is an 'Allegory'
A story with a moral at the end which teaches one a life lesson is called A Fable. This is a story where one does something wrong or sins and learns how to correct his ways towards the ends of the story.
I do not believe it has a direct root. The closest i could find is that it is a religious fable. Hope this helps.
A Fable is a type of Genre. Characters and places in a fable may not be true. In a fable they try to teach the character a lesson.
------> Parable!The question's first clause implied a choice that's not presented, but I'd also suggest a Fable. E.g. those by Aesop.