William Butler Yeats

The years like great black oxen tread the world, and God, the herdsman goads them on behind, and I am broken by their passing feet.

Irish Poet

Used to describe someone's job looking after animals. Not typically used for pets.

Occupational Role

Commonly found in rural, farming, or pastoral contexts, rather than urban settings.

Rural Setting

Evokes a traditional or historical image, may not suggest modern animal farming techniques.

Traditional Image

Used exclusively in astronomy to refer to a constellation, not related to farming.

Astronomy Specific

Helps to learn the stars forming Bootes to identify Herdsman in the night sky.

Visualizing Bootes

In this context, it does not mean someone who works with animals.

Not a Job

 which directly translates to herdsman of the anus to the royal family, or, guardian of the royal anus. Inside, the House of Life is bustling as usual with scribes, priests, doctors, and students. Papyri containing all kinds of records, not just medical information,