The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling hills, lived a young shepherd. His existence was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to care for his herd of rams.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind across the lone tree on the hilltop were his only co-dwellers. Day in day, looking out for his charges inculcated in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

However, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. On one such day because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous scheme.

Stories of wild beasts preying on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One day he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” read more The frightened villagers ran up the hills to offer assistance but found no wolf.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This trick laughed for a few more days. However, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the repercussions of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is tough to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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