The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the more info mesmerizing rolling hills, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially pure, simple, and honest. His main role was to look after his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind among the solo tree on the hilltop were his main co-dwellers. Day upon day, looking out for his charges inculcated in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

However, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous plan.

Stories of predators hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One morning he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This trick continued for a couple of more days. But, one day, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

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

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is hard to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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