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The Hen of Morne Vitet

In short: A hen released into a cleft on the hill is said to turn up in a coastal pond the next day.

The Hen of Morne Vitet · A missing path from hill to pond FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 276 The Hen of Morne Vitet A hen released into a cleft on the hill is said to turn up in a coastal pond the next day. Origin Morne Vitet · setting of the legend Atlas record 2020 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A missing path from hill to pond Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Morne Vitet · setting of the legend

In its report on the Wall House exhibition, Journal de Saint-Barth traces the hen’s journey from Morne Vitet to the Grand Cul-de-Sac pond. Nobody sees it pass between the two places. The story gives the listener two landmarks and one night in between. The gap is what makes people wonder.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2020 · Morne Vitet · setting of the legend
    Musée territorial Wall House · Origine : entre mythe et histoire · Journal de Saint-Barth · Public retelling

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