Aesop | Greece
The Wolf and The Shepherd
A Shepherd trusted the seemingly helpful Wolf, but regretted it as the Wolf devastated the flock in his absence.
Once upon a time, in a peaceful meadow, a Wolf had been seen skulking near a flock of Sheep for many days. The Shepherd of the flock kept a watchful eye on him, fearing the Wolf might snatch a Lamb. However, the Wolf made no move to harm the flock.
Strangely, the Wolf didn't cause any trouble. Instead, he seemed to be assisting the Shepherd in tending to the flock, guiding lost lambs back and helping keep them together. The Wolf's constant presence became a familiar sight, and the Shepherd slowly let his guard down, forgetting the nature of the beast.
One day, the Shepherd found himself needing to leave the valley on an errand. Trusting the Wolf who had been seemingly helping him for weeks, he decided to leave his flock under the Wolf's watch. He believed that the Wolf would protect the Sheep as he had been doing.
However, when the Shepherd returned from his errand, he was met with a sight that filled his heart with dread and regret. Several members of his flock were missing; others left in fear, their numbers greatly diminished. The Wolf was nowhere to be seen, but the Shepherd knew all too well who was responsible.
In his haste and misplaced trust, the Shepherd had forgotten the true nature of the Wolf. He understood then how foolish he had been to entrust his beloved flock to the Wolf.
