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What was the story attributed to the Stone Face? - English Honeydew

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What was the story attributed to the Stone Face?

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The story that was attributed to the Stone Face was that at some future day, a child would be born near there, and he would be destined to become the greatest and noblest person of his time. His face, in manhood, would bear an exact resemblance to the Great Stone Face.

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Chapter 9: The Great Stone Face–I - Working with the Text [Page 126]

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NCERT English - Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 9 The Great Stone Face–I
Working with the Text | Q 2 | Page 126

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