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The Miraculous Hen

A hen that lays golden eggs or grants wishes.

minor

First appearance: the miraculous hen

The Miraculous Hen first appears in 0018 the miraculous hen.

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TOThe Old ManTOThe Old WomanTBThe Brother of…ZAZamorýshekBYBába YagáTMThe Miraculous Hen

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  • Mythical, magical, and human archetypes
  • Divine and mortal figures
  • Magical and domestic antagonists

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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