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Babrii Fabulae Iambicae Cxxi is a collection of 121 fables written in iambic verse by Babrius, a Greek poet who lived sometime between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. These fables, reminiscent of Aesop's, offer moral lessons and insights into human nature through engaging narratives featuring animals and people. This edition, dating back to 1844, presents the original Greek text and provides scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature with access to these timeless stories. Babrius's work is valued for its literary artistry and its contribution to the rich tradition of fable writing, offering readers a glimpse into the moral and social values of the ancient world. The collection remains relevant for its enduring wisdom and its charming storytelling, making it a valuable addition to any classical library. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.