n.
Fable ( in which what is stated as fact is probable, or which is founded on the ordinary incidents of daily life ), apologue, story, short tale, fictitious narrative ( intended to illustrate some spiritual truth ).
n.
Fable ( in which what is stated as fact is probable, or which is founded on the ordinary incidents of daily life ), apologue, story, short tale, fictitious narrative ( intended to illustrate some spiritual truth ).
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012