obviously almost nobody thinks of mahabhrata & ramayana, the two indian epics. & what of the chinese journey to the west adventures? there are many inspiration that can be found in the eastern lores.

& yes, a lot of them have intelligent animals in it along with humans that need education. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" />

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