Fairies, Cyclops and Men

A long, long time ago, fairies, men and Cyclops peopled the young and quiet world.

One time, these three races had pleased the Angel of the Lord so much that he promised to grant each race a wish.

When asked what her people wished for, the queen of fairies replied, “ My people have one consuming wish – that is to know more than we know now.” And so the Angel in his goodness granted their wish.

The fairies gained the cunning to learn from trees, rocks and seas. And they were ecstatic.  They said to themselves “Let us see more of the world and to learn more.” They traveled far and wide and started losing contact with each other; and the more they learned, the more protective they became of what they knew. Ultimately, they distrusted each other and began living in the woods to hide what they knew. They ceased existing as a people.

The Cyclops on their own asked their khan to supplicate the Angel for the ability to see the future, that they might prepare for it and live safe and prosperous lives.

The Angel, for once, hesitated but because they insisted and he was one who keeps his promises, he granted the Cyclops’ wish.

At first, the Cyclops were glad. “Wow! It’s great knowing what’s in store for us the next day. The right choice became so obvious we could always opt for the best when face with a confusing situation.”

But they became discontented with seeing just a day in advance; “Oh if only we could see more of the future!” So they strained themselves to see forward and forward till they saw the last day of their lives. Yet a sad thing happened. Since then, they lost their zest for life, for all they could think about was that fateful day. The Cyclops eventually became depressed and lost their will to live.

“What’s the use of all this prosperity? Eventually we all would die and this will be for naught.” The Cyclops as a people dwindled until they became extinct - all because they saw the future.

And yet the race of men rallied behind their king, to ask the Angel the power to communicate more effectively with each other. The Angel of the Lord beamed with delight for their noble request, and he granted it gladly.

Men learned better ways of communicating and began telling stories, teaching the young, comforting the grieved, etc. until they vastly improved each others’ lives. Their race bloomed into the finest creation the Lord ever had, and in His delight he commanded them “Go and multiply and have dominion over the whole earth.”

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Marjonnel