Aesop's Fables · Character
The Ant
A tireless forager, once human and punished by Jupiter for covetousness, still hoarding others' harvests by ancient habit.
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Also known as Ants, The Ants, the Ants, Ant
First appearance: the goose that laid the golden eggs
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With The Ass (social): The Ant and the Ass are contrasting characters in fables, often representing hard work versus laziness, but interact as fellow creatures. With The Ass (social): The Ant and the Ass are contrasting…
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- Social
- Other
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- Moral Archetypes and Victims
- Hunters and Tradesmen
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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