The Greek Mythology in Aesop's Fables: The Language Meaning and the Interfaith or Ethical-Didactic Comparative Approach

Authors

  • Gjylë Totaj Salihu

    Department of Primary, Faculty of Education, University of Prizren, 10000 Prizren, Kosova
  • Teuta Vinca Kafexholli

    Department of Albanian Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Prizren, 10000 Prizren, Kosova
  • Shkelqim Millaku

    Department of Albanian Language and Literature, Faculty of Philology, University of Prizren, 10000 Prizren, Kosova

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i9.11081
Received: 15 July 2025 | Revised: 22 August 2025 | Accepted: 3 September 2025 | Published Online: 19 September 2025

Abstract

This study adopts a qualitative, interdisciplinary approach by combining textual analysis of selected fables with a comparative interfaith lens and theoretical interpretation of both primary and secondary sources. Hermeneutic analysis serves as the central instrument for interpreting the moral and religious dimensions of the fables, in interaction with key philosophical and religious texts from different traditions. Fables such as The Tortoise and the Hare and The Lion and the Mouse are analyzed to highlight the ethical and spiritual values they convey, while comparisons with classical works such as Hesiod's Works and Days and Plato's Republic help uncover the cultural and intellectual backdrop in which Aesop's narratives were shaped and transmitted. The study contributes to the fields of education and social sciences through an integrated perspective that links classical literature with ethical pedagogy and cultural pluralism. The fable has a multidimensional language meaning. The paper has to analyze the interweaving of the Greek mythological elements in Aesop's fables, focusing on how these narratives convey ethical norms and moral messages of universal. This study seeks to analyze the intersection of religious and mythological elements within Aesop fables, focusing on how these narratives convey ethical norms and universal moral messages. Employing an interdisciplinary approach encompassing literary, mythological, and religious studies, the research explores themes such as divine justice, fate, and moral virtues. These are then compared with the foundational principles of four major religious traditions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism.

Keywords:

Fable; Greek Mythology; Comparative Ethics; Moral Education; Language Meaning; Aesop

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Salihu, G. T., Kafexholli, T. V., & Millaku, S. (2025). The Greek Mythology in Aesop’s Fables: The Language Meaning and the Interfaith or Ethical-Didactic Comparative Approach. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(9), 1217–1227. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i9.11081

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