The Princess and Curdie · Character
The White Pigeon
A mystical bird that appears to guide or symbolize the princess.
minor
First appearance: II: The White Pigeon
The White Pigeon shows up with force in II: The White Pigeon. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Shot by Curdie, it looks at him with questioning eyes, causing his repentance; possibly the same pigeon that flew from the grandmother's lamp.
The White Pigeon first appears in 0001 ii the white pigeon.
In II: The White Pigeon: Shot by Curdie, it looks at him with questioning eyes, causing his repentance; possibly the same pigeon that flew from the grandmother's lamp.
Later, in III: The Mistress of the Silver Moon: Shot by Curdie, brought to the old princess, and shows signs of life when touched by moonlight.
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See The White Pigeon in II: The White Pigeon