A father once had seven sons but long wished for a daughter. When a girl was finally born, she was so small and sickly that the father sent his sons to a well to fetch water for an emergency baptism. In their haste, the jug fell into the water. Frustrated by their delay and fearing for his daughter's soul, the father shouted, 'I wish those boys would all turn into ravens!' Instantly, seven coal-black birds took flight. Years later, the girl discovered the truth of her brothers' fate and set out alone to find them. She visited the Sun, who was too fierce, and the Moon, who was too cold. Finally, the Morning Star gave her a chicken bone to unlock the Glass Mountain. Upon arriving, she found she had lost the bone, so she bravely cut off her own finger to use as a key. Inside, her devotion and sacrifice broke the spell, restoring her brothers to human form for a joyful family reunion.
Love and self-sacrifice can undo the damage caused by rash words. It demonstrates that the strength of family bonds can overcome even the darkest curses.
Questions about this story
What is the moral of The Seven Ravens?
The moral is that impulsive words can have devastating consequences, but selfless love and persistence can heal those wounds. It highlights the power of a sister's devotion to her family.
Why were the brothers turned into ravens?
The brothers were cursed by their father in a moment of extreme frustration. He grew angry when they took too long to fetch baptismal water for their sister and wished they would turn into ravens.
How does the sister open the Glass Mountain?
The sister was given a chicken bone by the Morning Star to use as a key, but she accidentally lost it. In an act of extreme sacrifice, she cut off her own finger to use as a replacement key.
Who does the sister meet on her journey to the Glass Mountain?
During her cosmic quest, she visits the Sun and the Moon, finding them both too dangerous or unkind. Eventually, she meets the helpful Morning Star, who provides her with the tool she needs.
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