Aesop's Tale is a term used to refer to the collection of fables attributed to Aesop, an ancient Greek storyteller. The term is often used interchangeably with the word 'FABLE, ' which is defined as a short story that typically features animals, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that are anthropomorphized and given human qualities. Aesop's Tales are known for their moral lessons and have been used to teach children about right and wrong since ancient times.