A fable teaches a [ ]; a beast fable uses [ ].
A fable teaches a historical or scientific fact; a beast fable uses animals behaving like humans.
A fable teaches a geographical or scientific lesson; a beast fable uses historical figures behaving like rulers.
A fable teaches a moral or political lesson; a beast fable uses gods behaving like humans.
A fable teaches a moral or political lesson; a beast fable uses animals behaving like humans.