The Woodcutter and the Magic Whip

Once upon a time, there was a poor woodcutter who lived with his family. Every morning, he would go to the forest to cut wood, which he sold in the market to provide for his family. One day, while working in the forest, a man approached him and said, "Stop cutting the wood; I will compensate you." The man gave the woodcutter a magical sheep that produced honey and milk. The woodcutter was pleased and accepted the gift.

When the woodcutter returned home, he told his wife about the gift. She milked the sheep and discovered it produced both honey and milk, just as promised. He then entrusted the sheep to a shepherd to take care of it. However, the shepherd, tempted by the magical sheep, replaced it with an ordinary one. The woodcutter discovered the deceit and complained to the judge, but the judge did not believe his story.