Katsika

Folktale In ancient times in the land by the Caspian Sea a group of people lived. They were ruled by the descendant of Andras, king Tharros. His kingdom was set right outside the dangerous Caspian Mountains that nobody dared to even look at. Early in his reign, King Tharros had a wall built three stories high around his kingdom in fear of the creations of Katsika. Katsika is the god of the creatures that roam the earth. A young boy around seventeen years of age named, Amani, was a farmer alongside his father. Every once in a while Amani and his best friend, Filo, would venture outside the walls to hunt. Amani’s family was in the lower class in society as the merchants and mercenaries were just under the nobility. One brisk day, the two took an adventure outside the wall as they had finished their seasonal harvest. Using an arrow, Amani dug into the mud brick wall

Amani and Filo stepped back quivering in fear. Filo’s dream was coming to life. Amani dashed for the entrance of the cave, while the dragon was still focused on Filo. His courage had been put to the test, but he had failed. “It is I that has disturbed your sacred place,” said Filo, “kill me if you wish, but do not disturb my kingdom. The dragon laughed at Filo’s remarks and began to walk towards him. Filo drew his bow and aimed it at the monster. Fire was breathed out of its mouth, but Filo ducked behind a rock. His hand barely steady against the string of his bow, released and the arrow shot back straight into the pupil of the beast. The dragon keeled over and the victory was Filo’s. Back in the kingdom, Amani shared this story to all his neighbors, of the death of his close friend. However, to Amani’s amazement, Filo walked the streets of the kingdom the eye of a dragon around his neck. This story was shared through generations of the people of the Caspian Mountains. The story of Filo the brave young man, and Amani the