The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling fields, dwelt a shepherd boy. His existence was essentially untarnished, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was mainly to tend to his herd of sheep.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the wind among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his constant companions. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. In one such instance here because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome scheme.

Tales of predators hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One morning he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills to help but found nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. However, one noon, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy raced for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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