NOBLE COW: MUNCHING GRASS LOOKING CURIOUS AND JUST HANGING AROUND
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Humble Ox
Playing His Role Since Time Immemorial
To say that the humble "ox" played a pivotal role in European history might to some appear rather strange, but to the people of Salzberg, Austria, this beast is a symbol of courage in the face of adversity.
In the 1500s, an enemy army laid a seize to the city of Salzburg, depriving the inhabitants of food and drink. Their cupboards bare with nary a bit of food left, the people were practically ready to surrender until they found a lone ox roaming the streets. They paraded the beast in front of the invaders to prove that they were not hungry.
Then, during the night, they painted it black to show the next day that they had more than enough food for the people to survive as testified by another living bull. Completely confused, the army retreated, leaving the people of Salzberg in peace. People were lucky to find an alive bull. Probably a living bull is worth much more than a dead one!
Beneath the placid, easy-going and unpretentious exterior of the ox lies a kind heart, a modest amount of ambition, and a willingness to bear heavy burdens that might overwhelm others, not to mention a strong sense of loyalty. This is a revered animal who symbolizes diligence, reliability, sincerity, strength and sound judgment. But don't expect these lumbering souls to have a sparkling sense of humor or be at all style conscious.
For centuries and millenniums, ox has been used for plowing, logging, parades, religious ceremonies, sports (in pulling or driving contests), general farm work or simply as a pack animal (an animal that carries cargo on its back).
Humble Ox
Playing His Role Since Time Immemorial
To say that the humble "ox" played a pivotal role in European history might to some appear rather strange, but to the people of Salzberg, Austria, this beast is a symbol of courage in the face of adversity.
In the 1500s, an enemy army laid a seize to the city of Salzburg, depriving the inhabitants of food and drink. Their cupboards bare with nary a bit of food left, the people were practically ready to surrender until they found a lone ox roaming the streets. They paraded the beast in front of the invaders to prove that they were not hungry.
Then, during the night, they painted it black to show the next day that they had more than enough food for the people to survive as testified by another living bull. Completely confused, the army retreated, leaving the people of Salzberg in peace. People were lucky to find an alive bull. Probably a living bull is worth much more than a dead one!
Beneath the placid, easy-going and unpretentious exterior of the ox lies a kind heart, a modest amount of ambition, and a willingness to bear heavy burdens that might overwhelm others, not to mention a strong sense of loyalty. This is a revered animal who symbolizes diligence, reliability, sincerity, strength and sound judgment. But don't expect these lumbering souls to have a sparkling sense of humor or be at all style conscious.
For centuries and millenniums, ox has been used for plowing, logging, parades, religious ceremonies, sports (in pulling or driving contests), general farm work or simply as a pack animal (an animal that carries cargo on its back).