Myths and Legends 406: Slavic folklore: Udder Nonsense
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Apr 9, 2025 Dive into a whimsical Slavic fairy tale featuring Baba Yaga, dragons, and a cow that gives birth to three unique brothers! Discover the curious tale of a peasant's son aiding a queen while facing magical creatures and fierce rivalries. Meet Coliunn Gun Cheaun, the headless friend you didn't know you needed. Experience Ivan the Cow’s son's chaotic adventures, where humor and folklore collide in a quest for royal succession filled with dragons, giant pigs, and unexpected twists!
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The Fishy Triplets
- A czar, wanting an heir, offered gold for advice, which a peasant's son accepted.
- The solution involved a magical fish, leading to the birth of triplets from the queen, a lady, and a cow.
A Tsar's Will
- The triplets aged rapidly, becoming teenagers in hours, and a contest was held to determine the heir.
- Ivan the Cow's Son won by throwing a ball so high it didn't return, claiming it was God's will he be the heir.
Taming the Serpent
- Ivan the Cow's Son offered his brothers a chance to become senior by calming a clucking sea serpent.
- When they failed, he threw a stick beyond the horizon, scaring the serpent away and solidifying his seniority.