The Goddess of Cows

    By Storybird

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    19 Nov, 2023

    a painting of cows grazing in a green field with a stream running through it and a mountain in the background

    In a humble village nestled amidst verdant meadows lived a cow farmer and his daughter, Phaethusa. Their cows always seemed healthier and happier than any others, their fur the glossiest, and their milk the richest.

    a painting of a girl in a white dress standing in a field with cows in the background and a tree in the foreground

    Phaethusa was no ordinary girl. She could converse with cows, a gift she inherited from her mother, the goddess Hera. This bond with the bovine kind was the secret behind the prosperity of their herd.

    a woman in a dress is walking down the street with a cane in her hand and a man in a suit is standing behind her

    Phaethusa's beauty was unrivaled in the kingdom. Her alluring charm drew the attention of a prince during one of his visits to the village. He was instantly smitten, captivated by her natural charm and grace.

    a man in a blue and gold outfit standing in a room with other men in robes and robes around him

    The prince's infatuation with Phaethusa fueled the king's ire. Consumed by jealousy and fear, the king sought to eliminate her. He summoned a sorcerer, instructing him to transform Phaethusa into a cow.

    a woman in a white dress standing next to a man in a blue dress and a man in a white robe

    As the sorcerer cast his spell, Phaethusa's form began to change. Before the villagers' terrified eyes, she transformed into a majestic white cow. Yet, even in this new form, she retained her beauty and grace.

    a man and a woman dressed in medieval clothing holding a glass of beer in a barn with a wooden door

    Phaethusa's plight didn't end there. The king discovered that her milk had healing properties and could grant immortality. He exploited this, forcing her to live in the royal barn, away from her beloved meadows.

    a woman dressed in white with a crown and a veil on her head and hands folded in prayer with candles in the background

    Desperate and lonely, Phaethusa finally called upon her divine mother, Hera. She prayed fervently, pleading to be released from her bovine form and to be given the power to fight back.

    a woman in a white dress standing next to a cow in a field of grass and grass covered ground

    Moved by her daughter's plight, Hera answered Phaethusa's prayers. She transformed her into a goddess, retaining some of her cow-like features as a symbol of her ordeal. Phaethusa was now the goddess of cows.

    a woman in a medieval dress standing in front of a castle with a crowd of people behind her and a man in a suit

    With her newfound powers, Phaethusa stormed the king's castle. She destroyed the fortifications with a wave of her hand, her anger manifesting in her divine powers. The castle crumbled, and the king was no more.

    a couple dressed in medieval clothing standing next to each other in front of a crowd of people in formal wear

    Following the king's demise, the prince ascended the throne. He still harbored love for Phaethusa, and the feeling was mutual. They married, and with a simple kiss, Phaethusa granted him the gift of immortality.

    a man and woman dressed in medieval clothing standing next to a fence in a field of flowers and a castle

    The couple's reign was just and kind, filled with love and prosperity. Phaethusa continued to care for her bovine friends, ensuring their welfare. The kingdom thrived under their rule, and they lived happily ever after.

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