The Donkey and the Seasoning | Aesop's Fables

The Donkey and the Seasoning | Aesop's Fables "The Donkey and the Seasoning" is a fable by Aesop that teaches the lesson that appearances can be deceiving. In the story, a hungry donkey comes across a bag of seasoning and, thinking it is food, eats the whole bag. However, the seasoning is so strong that it causes the donkey to choke and die. The fable serves as a warning against greed and the dangers of not looking beyond the surface of things.