Aesop's Fables · Character
The Miser
A greedy man who hoards gold and loses everything.
minor
Also known as The Miser, A Miser, the Miser
First appearance: The Miser
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The protagonist who hoards gold and mourns its loss.
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- Aftermath
- Closing
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