Afleveringen
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In a forest, two sparrows, Sammy and Sally, built a cozy nest. During a storm, they offered sheltering advice to a shivering monkey named Milo. Misunderstanding their intentions, Milo destroyed their nest in frustration. The incident taught them all a valuable lesson about when and how to offer help to others.
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Tara the Turtle, living in a drying lake, devises a plan with her swan friends to move to a new lake. They carry her through the sky on a stick, which she must hold with her mouth without speaking. Tara opens her mouth to talk, falls, but learns the importance of listening to friends.
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In a forest filled with birds, a meeting is called to choose a king. The owl is selected for his wisdom and strength. As the coronation begins, the crow arrives, questioning the choice and suggesting other birds might be better suited. His words cause doubt, and the ceremony is halted, leaving the forest without a king.
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A kind Brahmin receives a cow as a gift and sells her milk for a living. One night, a thief and a demon plan to steal the cow and eat the Brahmin. Their quarrel wakes him up. Through prayer, the Brahmin banishes the demon and chases away the thief, saving himself and the cow.
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In the jungle, a clever jackal finds a dead elephant but can't break its skin. By tricking a lion, tiger, and finally a cheetah, claiming he's guarding the elephant for the lion, he convinces the cheetah to open it. The jackal's quick thinking allows him to feast, proving mental strength trumps physical power.
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In a peaceful village, a hardworking donkey befriends a jackal and together, they sneak into a farm at night for food. One night, against the jackal's advice, the donkey sings loudly, waking the farmer. The farmer disciplines the donkey, teaching him a lesson about timing and discretion. Friendship and wisdom prevail.
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In a lush jungle, an old crane deceived the lake's fish, pretending to save them from drought but instead eating them. A wise crab, realizing the crane's treachery during their flight to safety, bravely overpowered the crane, saving the remaining fish. The crane's deceit was exposed, ensuring peace for the lake's inhabitants.
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In a lush forest, Timmy the tortoise dreams of flying. Despite his friends' reassurances of ground wonders, Timmy's heart yearns for the sky. Edward the eagle fulfills his wish, lifting him high above. Experiencing fear and awe, Timmy learns to appreciate his own world, discovering beauty in both sky and earth through friendship.
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In a village ruined by an earthquake, mice found shelter but were threatened by elephants' visits to a nearby lake. The mouse king persuaded the elephant king to alter their path. Later, when elephants were trapped by humans, the grateful mice gnawed through the nets to free them, proving size doesn't measure worth.
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In a magical forest, a wise sage shares his teachings with the animals. A mouse, transformed by the sage into bigger animals to escape predators, becomes greedy and attempts to steal the sage's powers. The sage teaches him a lesson by returning him to his original form, highlighting the values of gratitude and humility.
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In a vibrant village near a lush forest, a tiger terrorizes the locals. Caught and released by an old man, the tiger betrays his promise of peace. A wise jackal, through cunning, tricks the tiger back into his cage, teaching him a lesson in gratitude and keeping one's word.
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Daedalus and his son Icarus, trapped by King Minos, devise an escape using wings made of feathers and wax. Despite warnings, Icarus flies too close to the sun, melting his wings, and falls into the sea. Daedalus mourns his son, their story a timeless lesson on the dangers of hubris.
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Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is taken by Hades to the underworld, causing Demeter to mourn and the earth to become barren. Zeus decrees Persephone's return to the surface for part of the year, symbolizing her as a bridge between life and death, thus creating the seasons through Demeter's joy and sorrow.
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Echo, cursed to only repeat others, falls in love with Narcissus, who is mesmerized by his own reflection and ultimately perishes because of his vanity. Echo fades away to just a voice, and Narcissus transforms into a flower, teaching lessons on the importance of listening and the dangers of self-obsession.
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Theseus, the brave king of Athens, ventures into Crete's labyrinth to defeat the Minotaur, a fearsome beast. With the help of Ariadne and her string, he navigates the maze, slays the Minotaur, and leads the captives to freedom. However, his journey ends in tragedy as his father, Aegeus, perishes.
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King Midas, who loved gold above all, wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. His wish was granted, but joy turned to despair when he turned his food, dog, and beloved daughter into gold. Realizing his mistake, he pleaded for a reversal, learning to value love over wealth.
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In Canterville Castle, the Otis family faces a ghost, Sir Simon. Unlike others, they're not scared but befriend him. Virginia helps Sir Simon find peace after 500 years. This story of friendship and bravery ends with Sir Simon's grateful rest, teaching kindness and courage.
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The Selfish Giant learns to share his garden with children, transforming it from eternal winter to perpetual spring. His newfound joy and the children's laughter tear down the garden's walls, both literally and metaphorically, symbolizing a heart forever changed by kindness and community.
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The Happy Prince, a beautiful statue that befriends a little swallow. Together, they help the poor in their city. The swallow delivers the Prince's jewels and gold to those in need. As winter comes, the swallow dies of cold, and the Prince's heart breaks from love and sadness. The town removes the statue, but the bond between the Prince and the swallow remains a story of true kindness and sacrifice.
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