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Parchment-style illustration of Diego following the Night Owl through a moonlit Mexican forest.

The Tale of the Night Owl: Mexican Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Curiosity and Prudence

December 29, 2025
In a small rural village in colonial Mexico, nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, lived a curious young boy named Diego. From dawn to dusk, Diego explored every corner of the village, fascinated by the world around him. Yet, as the sun dipped behind the mountains and shadows stretched across the land, the villagers often warned him: “Do not

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