Tools and weapons were essential for the survival of ancient humans. Since blacksmiths were the ones who made weapons and tools out of iron, they were revered. There is a beautiful old tale that illustrates how important blacksmiths were to a community.
Thousands of years ago, the wise king Solomon built a beautiful temple in Jerusalem. To celebrate the completion of the temple, he held a feast for his men. At the feast, he asked whose contribution to the creation of the temple was the greatest.
Everyone was in a hurry to make themselves sound important. The mason, the carpenter and the digger all claimed that theirs had been the most significant contribution. It was then that the king pointed out, that though their work was important; the greatest contribution was made by the blacksmith who made their tools, for without their tools they could not work, and without the blacksmith there would be no tools!
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