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Robin Redbreast

A legendary bird from a religious folktale.

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Also known as the first Redbreast

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The protagonist of the legend, a gray bird who longs for red feathers and ultimately earns them through an act of compassion at the crucifixion.
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Character groups

  • Italian and Religious Folktale Figures
  • Historical and Legendary Figures
  • Artists and Moral Subjects
  • Religious and Domestic Figures

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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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