How the Speckled Hen Got Her Speckles | Brazilian Legends

This tale narrates the adventurous journey of a little white hen who sets out to deliver a letter to the king, only to find herself with unexpected companions: a fox, a river, and a fire, each of whom she had previously helped. Despite her best intentions, her encounter with the king ends disastrously as he is unimpressed with her dirtied letter and orders her to be cast into the poultry yard. There, she and her companions use their unique abilities to escape from other hens and the royal household pursuing them. This escape leads to the little white hen becoming speckled with ashes from the fire, which is said to be the reason why her descendants, and speckled hens today, bear similar markings. The story is a whimsical take on friendship, reciprocity, and adventure, serving as a playful explanation for the origin of speckled hens.

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