The Firebird and Princess Vasilisa, a #fairytale #AtoZChallenge

Part of theA-to-Z blog challenge. My theme is legends and legendary creatures. I hope you enjoy following along!

“The Firebird and Princess Vasilisa”

A tale fromSlavic folklore for you.

The king’s archer is on a hunt and runs across a firebird’s feather. But the archer’s horse warns the archer not to touch it, as bad things will happen if he does. (The horse can talk?!)

The archer ignores the horse’s advice and takes it, bringing the feather back to the king so he will be praised and rewarde...