A tragic tale of forbidden love and a broken heart that manifests in the natural world. "The Bleeding Heart Dove" explores the origins of the beautiful but sorrowful bird that carries a crimson mark upon its breast—a permanent reminder of a devotion that transcended life itself.
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"The Bleeding Heart Dove" was adapted from folklore by Sherry Norfolk.
Storyteller: Sherry Norfolk
Audio Production: Henry Howard
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