Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Why the Dog Did Not Have Horns While the Goat Had

 Once upon a time, things looked a little different in the age of ancient animals. Dogs, friendly creatures, sported impressive horns, while goats roamed without any. Despite this difference, they coexisted harmoniously, living near humans and sharing a camaraderie.

However, the goats had a slight practical advantage over their canine friends—they could easily access their food without the encumbrance of horns. One day, an idea struck the dogs. They proposed a swap: the goats could take their horns, enhancing their beauty, while the dogs could do without. Enticed by the promise of newfound grace, the goats agreed, taking on the horns of the dogs.

As the goats proudly flaunted their new adornments, something shifted. Suddenly empowered, they found themselves more capable of defending against adversaries. Meanwhile, the dogs, now stripped of their horns, felt vulnerable, akin to hunters bereft of their spears.

Realizing their grave mistake, the dogs sought to reclaim their horns from the goats. But alas, the goats, revelling in their newfound strength and protective capability, refused to yield. The dogs' attempt at reconciliation fell on deaf ears.

Thus, the rift widened between the dogs and the goats once friends became foes. The bitterness arising from an ill-fated exchange overshadowed their shared past of amity and cooperation. This resulted in the enduring enmity between these two creatures—a tale etched in history explaining why dogs and goats are now at odds.

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