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Der Esel und sein Schatten

The Donkey and His Shadow

Ein Mann mietet einen Esel für eine Reise an einem sehr heißen Tag. Als sie eine Pause machen, beginnt ein unerwarteter Streit darüber, wer den kühlen Schatten des Esels nutzen darf.

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Fable
Animals
Wisdom
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