Parable

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A parable is a story told to illustrate or teach a moral lesson. Parables were often used in ancient Jewish teachings and commentary, called midrash.

A Telsprong captain at The Captain's Table characterized the tale about Abraham Silver told by David Gold as a parable. An Oxelan also listening to the story was angered to learn Gold's tale was possibly fictional. (SCE short story: "An Easy Fast")