Aesop | Greece
The Battle Horse and The Miller
Old warhorse reluctantly works in a mill, longing for past glory, but the wise Miller advises acceptance and adaptation to a new life.
Once upon a time, there was a strong Battle Horse who had proudly served in many wars. But now, he was getting old. Instead of charging into the battlefield, he was given to a Miller to help in his mill.
At the mill, the horse was put to work turning the heavy millstone, grinding grains into flour. As he worked, he sighed deeply, his heart filled with sadness. "I used to be a mighty warhorse," he said. "I was cherished and cared for. I can't see why this mill work is supposed to be better than the battlefield."
Upon hearing this, the Miller, a wise and patient man, looked at the old horse and said: "It is natural for us all to question our fate. Don't dwell on the past. Things change, and we must adapt."
The Battle Horse took in the Miller's words and continued to grind, trying his best to accept his new life.
