Corsican Shepherds, a way of life .. by http://letstalkaboutcorsica.com

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Through the ages, history has shown us on many occasions, how the population was forced to take to the interior of the island, fleeing from frequent invaders and deserting the shores. The Corsican shepherd was no exception to this migration, and in this way, he could take care of his family and home, whilst still keeping an eye on the sea from afar.

Knowing well that their destiny was bound to nature and nature’s way of controlling everything, they forged their identity through adapting to their natural surroundings, and employing their energy to the maintaining of a genuine harmony. Armed constantly, their worry came from eventual intruders, those who could disturb the legitimate tranquillity of their environment.

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