Since I cannot go round,
she thought,
I shall have to stand here forever.

Just then a god walked by.

Why are you standing in front of that rock?
he asked.

The goddess, ashamed to tell the truth, replied,
Once an ancient god vowed never to sleep until he reached the
horizon. But the closer he came, the farther it seemed.
Finally, unable to keep his eyes open a moment longer,
he fell asleep in his tracks and turned to stone.
This rock is that old man and I am paying my respects.

Let me join you,
said the other god.

The two of them stood in silence before the rock
until they turned to stone as well.

And that is how two can share a fate only one deserves.