Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

"Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves" is a Middle Eastern folktale about a poor woodcutter who discovers a secret den of a band of forty thieves. The thieves use the phrase "Open Sesame" to access their treasure. When Ali Baba overhears this, he memorizes it and secretly enters the cave, taking some gold. His brother's greed leads to trouble, as the thieves try to recover their treasure and discover Ali Baba's involvement. The story highlights themes of cleverness, greed, and justice, illustrating how resourcefulness and vigilance can overcome danger.