The Boy, the Bird and the Golden Feather.
In a small, quiet town nestled amidst unending hills, lived a compliant, affable boy named Tom. He was a diligent farmer's son, known for his charismatic nature and his love for animals. Be it the birds chirping merrily at the crack of dawn or the wise old owls hooting melodiously at dusk, he cherished their company more than anything in the world. However, the deity that the town worshipped, 'Bullako,' the bull god, was not especially kind to the inhabitants. They experienced erratic weather, harsh winters, and drought-like conditions, leading to failed crops and subsequent famine. Despite the adversities, Tom's bond with the animals remained unscathed. His compassion for these creatures sparked the story which the townsfolk narrate to their children, even today - 'The Boy, the Bird and the Golden Feather.'
One day Tom found a frail bird, a golden-hued sparrow, hurt and unable to fly. He took the bird home, named it 'Goldie,' and started nursing it back to health. He spent his days tending to the wounded creature, and nights praying to Bullako for its survival.
However, fed up with the harsh conditions and Bullako's relentless wrath, the townsfolk decided to appease the god. A grand feast was organized with a vow to sacrifice the best livestock the town had. The chosen sacrifice was Tom’s favorite cow, Daisy. Tom was heartbroken. It was then that the near-recovered Goldie made a remarkable tale even more incredible. It revealed that it was a mythical creature, a revered emissary of 'Caelis,' the sky god and Bullako's brother.
Goldie proposed a pact to Tom - if he can save it from Bullako and help it return to Caelis, it would convince Caelis to end the town's suffering. Left with no choice, Tom agreed. The plan was simple: Tom was to present Goldie to the townsfolk as a more appealing sacrifice, thereby saving Daisy and allowing Goldie to confront Bullako. The townsfolk, enthralled by the golden sparrow's beauty, accepted Tom's proposition.
As Bullako descended into the mortal realm on the night of the sacrifice, he was mesmerized by Goldie's golden glow. Accepting the sacrifice, Bullako was stunned as Goldie transformed into its divine, majestic form, declaring its purpose.
A divine confluence was invoked where Goldie pleaded with Caelis, revealing the town's hardships, Bullako's relentless wrath, and Tom's selfless sacrifice. Caelis, in his ethereal splendor, urged Bullako to lift his severe terms on the town.
Filled with remorse, Bullako promised to be kinder and provided the town with a magically replenishing grain silo as his peace offering. As a token of their gratitude, Goldie gifted Tom with a golden feather, a symbol of prosperity, serendipity, and divine protection.
From then on, the small town experienced an era of abundance, and Tom's act of kindness became a bedtime tale for generations. The golden feather was passed down the generations, bringing with it joy, prosperity, and protection to Tom's lineage. And the story of 'The Boy, the Bird, and the Golden Feather' became a symbol of altruism, courage, divine intervention, and the power of love against trials and tribulations.