The Sun Cow and the Fire Fox

The myth of the Sun Cow and the Fire Fox is why the material fur of fox-cows is so important to the Wushras. At the end of the myth, Solra, the Sun Cow, and Pyful, the Fire Fox, make an agreement to create a being with shared power - the fox-cow.

Summary

This myth is about a small compeition between the Sun Cow, named Solra, and the Fire Fox, named Pyful. Pyful repeatedly tries to get Solra to cheat, going against his nature, so that Pyful can use Solra's magic as her own. The myth also discusses about how the magic Ice Wand gets thrown in one of Pyful's attempts to make Solra falter.

Historical Basis

There is little historical basis, but the throwing of the Ice Wand may be a reference to how Herudumra never has a cold and icy winter. It also is the start of why fox-cows exist, and why fox-cow fur is so sacred to the Wushras.

Spread

It is a well-known myth by the Wushras, and is often told on the planet Herudumra, as it takes place there.
The books and poems written from the story is how it is known outside of Herudumra.

Variations & Mutation

The Wushra simply accept their myths as is. Further investigation leads that the Ice Wand being thrown away, mentioned in this myth, also happens in various other myths. The Ice Wand may be a popular element to use to explain why it diesn't snow on Herudumra.

In Art

There is one depcition of Pyful trying to tempt Solra to go against his nature, and this one is usually when Pyful tries her best to make Solra stop moving a plow because in her eyes, the job will get too hard for Solra. Solra manages the trial anyway.

Date of First Recording

700 years before the End of the Pre Eras

Date of Setting

Before the Ancient Scraps even existed