SEVEN RAVENS Once there lived a man and woman who had seven sons, but longed for a daughter. When their eighth child was a girl, they were very happy. At last their wish had come true. The beautiful baby girl was a thirstylittle thing, so the seven sons were sent out to the well to fetch water. "TAKE THIS SILVER CUP AND FILL IT FOR THE BABY," said their mother. But the silver cup was felt into the well with a SPLASH! The boys were too frightened to go home. When they didn't return, their father had cursed them, "MAY THOSE LAZY GOOD-FOR-NOTHING BOYS BECOME RAVENS! " he shouted. As soon the words left his mouth, he saw seven ravens flying off into the distance. Although he regretted his words, it was too late to undo his curse. When the girl grew older, her sad mother told her all about her seven ravens brother. The brave girl vowed to find them home. She set off, taking her mother's ring as a keepsake, and sear...