Adam Rutherfo

Edith Hall, an expert in classics and ancient literature, and Adam Rutherford, a scholar of fables, dive into the enigmatic world of Aesop. They unravel the puzzles surrounding his origins and the dubious authenticity of his fables. The discussion ventures into the absurd moral lessons in Aesop's tales, critiquing how these animal stories influence our views today. They explore whimsical fables' themes of reciprocity and transactional relationships, connecting ancient narratives to modern storytelling's evolution.