Fables of Pilpay

Fables of Pilpay

by Abdullah Ibn al-Muqaffaʿ

The Fables of Pilpay is a collection of moralistic animal fables that originated in ancient India. The fables were first translated into Arabic in the 8th century and have since been translated into many other languages. The fables feature a cast of anthropomorphic animals who embody human virtues and vices. The stories are often used to teach lessons about morality and ethics. The Fables of Pilpay have been a popular source of inspiration for writers and artists for centuries.

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