Literary scholars recognize a collection of over 350 interesting and original Greek myths as being likely to have been part of Aesop's work. As a genre of fables they are close to the artistic atmosphere of fairy tales about animals. They are not the typical Greek myths that we know from the Greek mythology about gods and heroes. According to literary traditions, Aesop was a very smart, resourceful and inventive man. And thanks to these qualities he was able to acquire his freedom. Brett Campbell, Broome Shore, mosaic, 2013 To Drink the Sea, a Legend of Aesop During a feast, the lord of Aesop too boldly stated that he would drink the sea. If he couldn’t he would lose all his wealth. The next morning, realizing his claim was impossible to complete, he called Aesop. The slave quickly realized the trouble his master was in and promised that he would help save his dignity and honor. Both men went to the seashore to face a noisy crowd, gathered to see how the wealthy lord would “drink the sea.” Aesop explained to the people that his master could drink the sea, but for the rules to be met all the water from the rivers and lakes, flowing into the sea, should be removed first. Needless to say, nobody was able to separate the sea from the waters of the rivers and lakes, and the master saved his wealth and honor. As a reward Aesop received his freedom. "Aesop and Aesop’s Fables." Greek Myths and Greek Mythology. ArtKreta: Heraklion, Crete, 2016. Web. 2 Aug. 2016. The Ladder DrillImplications: Sequencing, Cause and Effect, and PredictionChain reactions! How do the actions of the wealthy lord cause a reaction by Aesop? How does the reaction of Aesop in turn create the need for a new action by the wealthy lord? Deduction: Concrete Details to Abstract GeneralizationsOceans, seas, rivers, and lakes all refer to bodies of water. How did Aesop change the problem using specific vocabulary and language? How would the story change if the wealthy lord had promised to drink a pond, pool, or puddle? How do you think geologists and cartographers decide where a river ends and the ocean begins? Literary Elements: Character, Setting, Plot, Theme, and GenreA fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. Does the story "To Drink the Sea" meet the definition of a fable? In literature, an antagonist is a character or a group of characters standing in opposition to the protagonist or the main character. Who serves as antagonist and protagonist in "To Drink the Sea"? Synthesis: Restate, Elaborate, and CreateWhat is "To Drink the Sea" really about?
Can you recall or create a similar story that communicates the same message?
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