Once upon a time, in the sun-kissed lands of ancient Egypt, there lived a great Pharaoh who longed for a child. He prayed to the gods, and soon the queen gave birth to a prince. During the celebrations, a seer cast a shadow on their joy with a prophecy: “The young prince is destined to meet death by a crocodile, a serpent, or a dog.”
Hoping to protect their son, the Pharaoh and his queen kept him within the palace walls. But the prince grew into a bold young man, and when he learned of his fate, he said, “What is a life unlived? I’d rather face my destiny than hide from it!”
With his parents’ reluctant blessing, he journeyed far until he reached a kingdom where he won the heart of a princess with his bravery and kindness. The king, impressed by the prince, gave his blessing for their marriage.
The prince and princess were happy, but the prince always kept wary of the prophecy. One day, while walking in the gardens, a serpent slithered towards him. Quick as a flash, an eagle swooped down and carried the serpent away. “That was close,” thought the prince, “but I am still master of my fate.”
Next, while bathing in the river, a crocodile lunged at him. Miraculously, a hunter nearby struck the crocodile with an arrow, saving the prince’s life once more. “The gods do watch over me,” he sighed with relief.
Lastly, a loyal dog became his constant companion, never leaving his side. The prince loved the dog, but he remembered the prophecy. As the days turned to years, the dog grew old and one day, it bared its teeth at the prince. Remembering the prophecy, the prince hesitated, but then he saw it—the dog had not turned on him but was protecting him from a hidden thief. The prince realized that the dog represented loyalty, not death.
In the end, the prince understood that fate was not just about the destination but the journey. He had faced his fears and in doing so, had lived a full and courageous life. And as for the prophecy? Well, some say it’s not the doom that matters, but the deeds that define us.
And so, the prince lived many more years, wise and just, beloved by all, with stories of his courage echoing through time, teaching us that bravery isn’t the absence of fear, but the strength to face it.
Also read: The Seasons of Life — Whispers of the Heart
Moral of the Story
Live boldly and wisely, face our fears with courage, and understand that destiny is shaped not only by how we confront our challenges but also by the choices we make each day.
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