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The Herdsman and the Lost Bull

In this very short moral story, a herdsman vows to sacrifice a lamb to the forest deities if he discovers the thief of his lost Bull-calf. When he finds a Lion devouring the Calf, panic sets in, leading him to wish for a full-grown Bull instead, illustrating the theme of moral-based storytelling about the consequences of one's vows and the instinct for self-preservation. This inspirational short story serves as a quick read with a valuable lesson about facing fears and the weight of promises.

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The Herdsman and the Lost Bull - Aesop's Fable illustration about greed, fear, sacrifice
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Reveal Moral

"The story illustrates that people often make vows in desperation, but when faced with true danger, their priorities shift dramatically."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
adult
kids
children
story for class 4
story for class 5
story for class 6
story for class 7
story for class 8
Theme
greed
fear
sacrifice
Characters
Herdsman
Bull-calf
Lion
Hermes
Pan
Guardian Deities of the forest

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