# The Lion and the Bull explained — Aesop's Fables

> Chapter companion for Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

## What happens

A Lion attempts to lure a Bull to his den by pretending to sacrifice a sheep, but the Bull sees through the deception when he notices the cooking utensils and no sheep, realizing he is the intended victim.

## Themes in this chapter

### Cunning and Deception

The Lion's failed attempt to trick the Bull.

### Wisdom and Foolishness

The Bull's wisdom in recognizing the trap.

## Character check-ins

### The Lion

Attempts to deceive the Bull with a false invitation.

### The Bull

Sees through the Lion's trick and escapes.

## Key lines

> The net is spread in vain in sight of the bird.

A trap is useless if the intended victim can see it.

_Moral of the fable._

## Links

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