Moischa, a man from Arcadia, had one desire above all others in life – to have a family. He prayed to Kempe, the god of civilization, for this one wish and often daydreamed about the joys of fatherhood. His wish was finally granted when he was blessed with a son whom he loved more than anything in the world. Moischa devoted himself to teaching and preparing his son for the challenges of the world and instilled in him the values of hard work, honesty, and kindness.
One day, Moischa received a vision calling him to climb Mt. Hermes, the second-highest peak in Arcadia, known for its treacherous cliffs. Despite the danger, Moischa was determined to fulfill his vision and decided to take his son with him. The climb was difficult, but Moischa was prepared to face any challenge with his son by his side. However, during the climb, he experienced a second vision that asked him to do the unthinkable – sacrifice his only son, the very thing he had always prayed for.
Moischa was torn by the idea of sacrificing his beloved son, but ultimately, he decided to fulfill the vision. He prepared himself and his son for the sacrifice on the mountain. As he raised his dagger, a hawk suddenly appeared, and was struck by it. The intervention of the hawk saved Moischa’s son and was seen as a sign of Kempe’s approval of Moischa’s dedication. As a reward for his devotion, Kempe offered Moischa a ram and a yew tree.
Moischa’s journey on Mt. Hermes was not in vain, as it taught him a valuable lesson about the importance of devotion and sacrifice. He returned to his family with a newfound appreciation for the blessings he had received and a greater understanding of the god’s will.
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