The traditional fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare" is an ancient Aesop's fable, and the author is unknown. Aesop was a storyteller who lived in ancient Greece in the 6th century BCE, and he is credited with creating many fables that have been passed down through the ages, including "The Tortoise and the Hare." The story has since become a popular children's story and has been adapted and retold by many authors over the years