
In a far‑flung kingdom ruled by King Fernando and Queen Valeriana, three brothers—Pedro, Diego and the youngest, Juan—grow up under the watchful eye of their royal parents. When the king falls gravely ill, the court whispers of a wondrous creature, the legendary bird Adarna, whose song can heal any wound. Determined to save their father, the princes set out on a perilous journey, each hoping to be the one who captures the elusive feathered marvel.
The story follows their adventurous trek across mysterious lands, where riddles, enchanted forests and strange guardians test their courage and cleverness. Along the way, the brothers must confront their own strengths and weaknesses, learning what true bravery and loyalty mean. Listeners will be drawn into a world of magical folklore, vibrant characters, and the timeless quest to restore hope to a kingdom on the brink of sorrow.
Full title
Ibong Adarna Corrido at Buhay na Pinagdaanan nang tatlong Principeng Magcacapatid na Anac nang Haring Fernando at nang Reina Valeriana sa Cahariang Berbania
Language
tl
Duration
~1 hours (100K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Tamiko I. Camacho, Jerome Espinosa Baladad, Pilar Somoza and PG Distributed Proofreaders from page scans provided by University of Michigan. Dedicated to the three Filipino comedians Dolphy, Panchito and Babalu who made this folklore memorable in a 1970s film adaptation.
Release date
2005-07-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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