The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

"The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish" is a story about a poor fisherman who catches a magical fish that can grant wishes. After releasing the fish, the fisherman, urged by his wife, makes a series of increasingly selfish wishes for wealth and power. Each wish grows the fisherman's desires, but he ultimately loses everything when the fish reverts him to his original state after the final wish. The tale illustrates themes of greed, the consequences of selfishness, and the importance of contentment with what one has. It serves as a cautionary reminder about the pitfalls of insatiable desire.