This tale from the United States, tells the quarrel between the sun and the wind.
Once upon a time, the sun & wind lived next door in a cloud country. Both feel very needed by humans.
One day, they fought with each other boast of each other's abilities.
"When humans feel hot by your sun, that is when humans really need me.
My arrival is always awaited by humans to provide coolness. " said the wind bragging.
"Humans don't like you because they like to run fast to cause a big storm. Human homes are often damaged. It often makes people angry with your presence. Your arrival also often brings black clouds. Black clouds bring rain so hard that it causes massive floods. At times like that humans really expect my presence. "
The sun is mocking the wind.
Both of them mocked each other without anyone wanting to budge.
Incidentally at that time there was a human being walking in a quiet village.
The wind has an idea to show its prowess to the sun.
"I will show you my greatness, O sun. You see, soon the human will use his jacket. " said the wind.
Not long afterwards the wind then blew very hard.
As a result, the man felt very cold.
He immediately wore his jacket.
The sun does not want to lose.
He also showed his prowess in the wind.
"You see what I can do, you arrogant wind!" The sun then emits its light strongly.
The man was amazed by the weather conditions that were so fast changing.
The man immediately took off his jacket.
The man then said, "If only the wind blows lightly and the sun is not as loud as this, then my trip would be very pleasant."
Hearing the man's words, both the wind and the sun became aware of their mistakes.
They do not deserve to brag like that, because basically both the wind and the sun are equally needed by humans.
Since the incident, the two never boasted anymore.
Message from the story: Every creature has ability and disability.
More on United States Folklore:
- Sun and Wind
- Blue eyed deer
- The Origin of the Rodeo
- Corn Field
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