# The Lion — Aesop's Fables character guide

> The Lion in Aesop's Fables by Aesop.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** A Lion, The Lion, the Lion, The Wily Lion

**First appearance:** 0020-the-lion-and-the-mouse

## Who they are

The king of beasts, often portrayed as powerful but sometimes gullible or merciful.

## Links

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