Log: the Story of the Hero who Released the Sun

Name: Log: the Story of the Hero who Released the Sun
Author: Parker Fillmore

A childless couple creates a wooden baby, which miraculously transforms into a real boy named Log. As he grows, a calamity strikes the world: the Sun, Moon, and Dawn vanish, plunging the earth into darkness. The King seeks heroes to restore them, and after testing many, he selects Log and two others based on their strength. They embark on a perilous journey, learning from an old woman that the celestial bodies are held captive by three serpents, each residing in the ocean. The first hero, known as Three Bottles, confronts the Three-Headed Serpent, rescuing the eldest princess in the process. The second hero, Six Bottles, battles the Six-Headed Serpent to save the second princess. Both heroes succeed, but the King mourns their sacrifices, believing they were lost to the monsters. Log, determined to rescue the youngest princess and defeat the Nine-Headed Serpent, drinks the strongest waters and prepares for battle. Log defeats the Nine-Headed Serpent, freeing the Sun, and returns to the King with the severed heads of the serpents. The King rewards the heroes with his daughters and half his riches. However, as they journey home, they encounter Suyettar, the mother of the serpents, who plots revenge. She attempts to ensnare them with food, water, and beds, but Log thwarts her first two traps. Ultimately, his companions succumb to the final temptation, falling into Suyettar's grasp. Log returns home with the youngest princess, but the King demands to know the fate of the other heroes. Log reveals the truth, knowing it will lead to his own demise. He disappears, leaving behind a blue cross in the cemetery as a testament to his bravery. The King, grieving for Log, marries the youngest princess, ensuring her safety and happiness.

By Parker Fillmore · First published 1930 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy Tale · 6,852 words

First lines

There was once a poor couple who had no children. Their neighbors all had boys and girls in plenty but for some reason God didn't send them even one.

"If I can't have a flesh and blood baby," the woman said one day, "I'm going to have a wooden baby."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Parker Fillmore
Date: 1930 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy Tale, Mythology, Children's Literature
Length: 6,852 words
Structure: 1 section, 181 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fantasy — The story features magical elements, mythical creatures, and heroic quests typical of the fantasy genre.
Adventure — The plot revolves around a perilous journey undertaken by heroes to rescue the Sun, Moon, and Dawn, embodying classic adventure themes.
Fairy Tale — The narrative structure, moral lessons, and elements like enchanted beings and transformations align with traditional fairy tale conventions.
Mythology — The story draws on mythological themes, including gods, monsters, and heroic feats, reflecting cultural mythos.