The Legend of the Silkworm's Promise

This story conveys a tragic and mystical legend. An innocent jest triggers a tragedy, a loyal horse sacrifices its life to fulfill an impossible love between itself and the daughter. An ignorant and hasty young girl loses her freedom and happiness. A remorseful father, due to his misunderstanding and cruelty, loses his only family. A mysterious transformation turns the daughter and the horsehide into silkworms, bringing wealth to humanity in the form of silk. A serendipitous discovery reveals the origin of mulberry trees and silkworms. A profound allegory teaches us the preciousness of love and life....