Babrius

Babrius was an ancient Greek poet known for creating a collection of fables—short stories with animals as characters that teach moral lessons. Living around the 2nd century AD, he adapted earlier Indian fables into Greek, making them accessible to Western audiences. His works are important because they combine entertainment with ethical insights, illustrating human virtues and vices through simple stories. Babrius' fables have influenced literature and moral teaching for centuries, serving as a foundation for the enduring tradition of storytelling that highlights life's moral complexities through relatable narratives.