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The Clever Little Tiki
By John Mahe
Painting your imagination...
29 Jul, 2024

In a peaceful Polynesian village, there was a little tiki statue known for its wisdom. The villagers respected Tiki and often sought advice from it.

The villagers were preparing for their annual feast and everyone was excited. But there was a problem - they couldn't decide on the main dish for the feast.
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In the grand hut, the villagers and the Chief were discussing the feast. There were many suggestions, but no consensus. They decided to ask Tiki for advice.

Tiki listened to their problem and then said, 'Let the sea and the land decide. Send a fisherman to the sea and a farmer to the land. The one who returns first, his catch or harvest will be the main dish.'
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The next morning, a young fisherman set out for the sea while an old farmer started working on his land. The villagers waited anxiously for their return.

As the sun started to set, they both returned at the same time, the fisherman with a giant fish and the farmer with a bundle of fresh vegetables.
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Seeing them return together, the villagers were confused. They turned to Tiki, who after a moment of silence, started to speak.

'The sea and the land have spoken. Both the fish and the vegetables are blessings. Let's celebrate our feast with both of them as our main dishes.'

Hearing Tiki's words, the villagers cheered. They prepared a grand feast with the fish and the vegetables and celebrated their bountiful blessings.

Tiki watched the villagers enjoying their feast and felt content. Its wisdom had brought harmony and unity among the villagers once again.
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The Chief thanked Tiki for its wisdom and promised to always honor the blessings of the sea and the land. The villagers danced and sang late into the night.

And so, the little tiki statue continued to guide the villagers with its wisdom, and the village remained a beacon of peace and harmony in the heart of the Polynesian islands.