Folk Tales in Alebrijes Style
Exploring some of the most popular folk tales around the world in the mystical art style of the Mexican Alebrijes.
Folk tales have long been a simple and interesting way to teach kids around the world about morals and good deeds and what can be more engaging than experiencing them in the colourful and vibrant art style of the Mexican Alebrijes.
Hence, this series is a gift to the children who are always looking for something new and even to the adults whose inner children are still alive.
The Crow and The Fox
The Crow and The Fox is a popular tale from the collection of Aesop's Fables.
Aesop's fables are short moral stories featuring animals that teach valuable life lessons in a concise and relatable manner.
In a forest, a clever crow was once holding a piece of cheese in his mouth. A sly fox approached and flattered the crow, asking for a song. The crow, eager to impress, cawed, dropping the cheese into the fox's mouth. The crow learned to be cautious and not fall for flattery again.
Two Goats on a Bridge
This story is a popular folktale that has been told and retold in various cultures around the world. It is considered a traditional story and does not have a specific origin attributed to it. The story exists in different versions with slight variations in plot and characters, but the core elements remain the same.
The story tells how two goats found themselves on opposite ends of a narrow bridge. Unable to pass simultaneously, they argued over who should go first. In the end, one goat suggested lying down so the other could cross over. They both agreed and successfully crossed the bridge, learning the importance of compromise
The Swans and The Turtle
The Swans and The Turtle is a famous tale from the collection of the Jataka Tales.
Jataka tales are ancient Buddhist stories that recount the past lives of the Buddha. They teach moral lessons through narratives featuring animals, humans, and mythical beings. The tales highlight virtues like compassion, wisdom, and ethical conduct, inspiring readers to lead noble lives. They are popular in Buddhist cultures and convey timeless teachings applicable to diverse audiences.
In the story of the Swans and the Turtle from the Jataka tales, a turtle desires to explore the world with two swans. The swans carry the turtle with a stick in their beaks, but the turtle becomes arrogant and mocks other creatures. As a result, it loses its grip on the stick and falls to the ground. The story emphasizes the importance of humility and warns against arrogance.
The Crocodile and The Monkey
The Crocodile and The Monkey is an age old tale taken from the collection of stories known as the Panchatantra.
The Panchatantra is an ancient collection of Indian animal fables, teaching moral lessons through clever animal characters. These short stories emphasize values like friendship and honesty and have been widely translated and cherished for their timeless wisdom.
In the Panchatantra story, a clever monkey and a friendly crocodile become close friends. The crocodile's greedy wife desires the monkey's heart. To outwit her, the monkey claims his heart is in a tree trunk. The crocodile takes the monkey to the tree, but the monkey climbs to safety. The crocodile regrets his greed, and the friends part ways, teaching a lesson about the consequences of deceit and greed.
The Tortoise and The Hare
The Tortoise and The Hare is one of the most popular tales from the collection of Aesop's fables.
Aesop's fables are short moral stories featuring animals that teach valuable life lessons in a concise and relatable manner.
A hare and a tortoise decided to race. The hare was fast, while the tortoise was slow but steady. The hare dashed ahead but became overconfident and took a nap. Meanwhile, the tortoise kept moving steadily and won the race. The story teaches the lesson of perseverance and not underestimating others.
The Stork and The Fox
The Stork and The Fox is another famous tale from the collection of Aesop's fables.
Aesop's fables are short moral stories featuring animals that teach valuable life lessons in a concise and relatable manner.
The stork and the fox were invited to each other's homes for dinner. The fox served soup in a shallow dish, easily enjoyed by himself, but the stork struggled to reach it with her beak. Later, the stork served food in a tall jar, easily enjoyed by herself, while the fox couldn't reach it. The lesson was to treat others as you would like to be treated.
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