In this passage, we explore a traditional folktale from ancient Greece about how the stars came to be in the sky. 

Long ago, in ancient Greece, there was a young shepherd named Iason. He spent his nights in the fields, watching over his sheep under the vast, empty sky. Iason often felt lonely and wished for something beautiful to lighten up the dark nights. 

One evening, as Iason gazed up at the sky, he saw a shooting star. Remembering the tales of his elders, Iason quickly made a wish. He wished for the sky to be filled with tiny lights, so he would never feel alone again. 

To his surprise, a goddess appeared before him. She was Asteria, the goddess of the stars. Moved by Iason's wish, she decided to grant it. With a wave of her hand, she scattered countless twinkling lights across the sky. These lights were the first stars. 

Iason was overjoyed. Each night, he now had the company of a thousand stars, each one sparkling like a tiny gem. The other shepherds and villagers were amazed by this beautiful sight. They too felt comforted by the starry sky, and it soon became a symbol of hope and guidance for all. 

The tale of Iason and the stars spread far and wide. It reminded people that even the smallest wish can lead to the most magnificent of changes. And to this day, whenever someone sees a shooting star, they remember the young shepherd and his wish that brought light to the night sky.