#folklore fable
- Androcles — The name of a legendary slave from ancient Rome (also known as Androcles), famous in classical literature for his story of loyalty and mutual compassion with a lion. According to the structural legend recounted by Aulus Gellius, Androcles pulled a thorn from the paw of a wounded lion in the desert, and later, when condemned to be devoured by wild beasts in the arena, the animal recognized him and saved his life.