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The Buffalo’s Shadow
Jul 9, 2024
A live recording at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis tells a Cambodian folktale about a merchant's clever solution to a shady dilemma involving a water buffalo's shadow. The story emphasizes lessons of kindness, generosity, and resolving conflicts with wit.
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Quick takeaways
- Creativity can solve tricky situations in the face of unfair demands.
- Justice and fairness prevail when handled cleverly and symbolically.
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A Stranded Merchant and a Generous Buffalo Ride
A traveling merchant finds herself stranded in the countryside after her horse throws her off and runs away during a sudden storm. With a twisted ankle and one silver coin left, the merchant encounters a farmer with a water buffalo named Midnight. Despite difficulties, the farmer allows the merchant to ride Midnight to the next town, emphasizing the slow pace and the increasing heat of the day.
