Aesop the man himself

Aesop has told many fables but where only passed down by oral tradition. He was born approximately around 620 B.C and there is proof to know where he is from. Many places such as Thrace, Phrygia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Samos, Athens, Sardis and Mesembria all claim to be his birthplace. Modern writers say he may have been of the African origin, because "Aethiopian", a word used by the Greeks mostly refers to dark skinned people of the African decent.
Aesop was born into slavery but has said to been let free after realizing his intelligence. As a free man he decided to take an active role in public affairs. He wanted to learn and to teach others. He traveled and philosophized about life and much more. He was said to have told many great stories such as, the boy who cried wolf, the tortoise and the hair, the lion and the mouse and many more great fables.