Russian Folktales · Character
The Firebird
A magical bird with glowing feathers, sought by princes.
minor
Also known as Bird of Light
First appearance: The Tale of Iván Tsarévich, the Bird of Light, and the Grey Wolf
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A magical bird sought after by heroes in several tales.
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In Russian Folktales: A magical bird sought after by heroes in several tales. Later, in The Tale of Iván Tsarévich, the Bird of Light, and the Grey Wolf: The Bird of Light that steals golden apples from Tsar Výslav's…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Mythical, magical, and human archetypes
- Divine and mortal figures
- Heroes and rulers of Kíev
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because the Wise Woman’s imitation of the parents’ call introduces the fir…
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See The Firebird in The Tale of Iván Tsarévich, the Bird of Light, and the Grey Wolf