The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling fields, lived a young shepherd. His being was pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to care for his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and The shepherd boy story the murmuring of the breezes through the solo tree on the mountaintop were his main associates. Day upon day, looking out for his charges imbued in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. During one such occasion because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome scheme.

Stories of predators prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but discovered no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This game continued for a few more days. However, one morning, a real wolf did attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, 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 lesson on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The story 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 highlights how trust once broken, is difficult to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was then.

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