The Warrior Well (Ancient Mongolia)

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The Warrior Well An Ancient Mongol Story
Retold by Lin DonnIllustrated by Phillip
Martin
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Once upon a time, a long time ago, a woman was
watering her sheep. Her husband had reminded her
to cover the well tightly when she was done as
water was scarce.
But when she was done, she forgot to close the
well. Soon, the well filled and water poured out
and began to flood the
grassland at the bottom of the hill. The sheep
bleated in fright.
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Just then, a warrior came riding by.
"Can you help me?" the woman cried. "I cannot
stop the water!"
The warrior shot an arrow into the tallest
mountain, splitting it in two. One part fell onto
the well and stopped the water from pouring out.
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The woman turned to the warrior, eager to thank
him and to offer him food to eat when suddenly
something occurred to her.
She blurted, "But how will I get to the water
again? It is under a mountain!"

The warrior only bowed and smiled and went on his
way.
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When the woman realized that she had not offered
food or greeting, she hung her head in shame.
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One way the ancient Mongols taught their children
good behavior was by using folk tales to make a
point. When the Mongols ruled ancient China, they
brought their folk tales with them.
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