S2E18: The Golden Blackbird (Green Fairy Book)

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Summary

An ailing lord sends his three sons to seek out the only thing that might cure him, the Golden Blackbird. The elder sons, assuming they will soon enough inherit their fathers riches stop at an inn where they accrue massive debts. The youngest son continues on the journey, returning to the inn and rescuing his brothers after acquiring both the Golden Blackbird and the Porcelain Maiden. Jealous of his success, the elder brothers try to kill him and take all of his possessions.

Surviving the incident, the youngest returns home in disguise, and when their father learns the truth he makes his youngest son his only heir.

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Book

The Green Fairy Book by Andrew Lang

Music

"Princess (Instrumental Version)" by Josh Woodward.

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