The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

Blog Article

Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His life was essentially pure, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was to care for his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind among the lone tree on the mountaintop were his constant associates. Day in day, watching over his wards inculcated in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

However, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. During one such occasion out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a naughty plot.

Tales of predators preying on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to leveraged this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One afternoon he ran into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is preying on read more my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills for rescue but discovered no beast.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. However, one day, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

Report this page