who was an ancient greek writer of fables?

An ancient Greek writer of fables was Aesop, who is traditionally credited with a collection of fables known as Aesop's Fables. He is believed to have lived around the 6th century BCE, possibly as a slave who gained his freedom due to his wit and intelligence. Although his historical existence is uncertain and no original writings by him survive, numerous fables attributed to him have been passed down through oral and later written traditions. These fables often feature anthropomorphic animals and convey moral lessons. Over time, many authors compiled and adapted these stories, but Aesop's name became synonymous with the genre of fables