Daily Myth for May 31
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znufrii
May 31 '24, 04:54
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In the lush forests of ancient Korea, there existed a magnificent kingdom ruled by a benevolent king. This king, named Heungbo, was beloved by his people for his kindness and wisdom. He lived a humble life with his wife and children, and despite his royal stature, he worked tirelessly to ensure the well-being of his subjects.
One spring day, Heungbo noticed a small bird, a swallow, lying injured in his garden. Unwilling to leave the creature to suffer, he gently cradled it in his hands and took it inside. Over the following weeks, Heungbo and his family nursed the swallow back to health, feeding it and caring for its broken wing. When autumn arrived, the bird was strong enough to fly again and, with gratitude, it soared into the sky, disappearing into the horizon.
Winter passed, and as the first buds of spring began to blossom, the swallow returned to Heungbo’s garden. But this time, it brought with it a gourd seed, delicately placing it at Heungbo’s feet. Intrigued, Heungbo planted the seed in a sunny corner of his garden. As the days grew warmer, the vine flourished, spreading quickly and producing an enormous gourd.
When it was time to harvest the gourd, Heungbo was astonished. As he cut it open, he found it filled with jewels, gold coins, and precious artifacts. The gourd was a gift from the grateful swallow, a reward for the kindness Heungbo had shown.
News of Heungbo’s good fortune spread quickly throughout the kingdom, and eventually reached the ears of his jealous brother, Nolbo. Unlike Heungbo, Nolbo was greedy and cruel, always scheming to gain wealth without effort. Determined to get rich, Nolbo captured a swallow and deliberately injured its wing, then pretended to care for it much like his brother did.
When spring came again, the manipulated swallow brought Nolbo a gourd seed. Nolbo eagerly planted it and tended to the vine, anticipating the treasures it would bring. However, when the time came to open the gourd, Nolbo was horrified to find it filled with angry spirits and curses. The spirits swarmed out, wreaking havoc on Nolbo’s home, destroying everything he held dear.
Recognizing his foolishness too late, Nolbo was left with nothing but his regret and poverty. The tale of Heungbo and the swallow spread far and wide, cherished as a lesson in the virtues of kindness, humility, and the rewards of genuine compassion.
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