Summary
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The video introduces the characters from the 'corrido' (a narrative song or poem) about the lives and adventures of the three princes, sons of King Fernando and Queen Valeriana, in the Kingdom of Berbanya.
The first character is the Ibong Adarna, a mystical, dangerous, and healing bird whose song can cure illnesses, but whose droppings carry a curse.
Don Fernando, the just and good king of Berbanya, falls ill after a dream about his youngest son, Don Juan. Queen Valeriana, Don Fernando's kind wife, is a loving mother to Don Pedro, Don Diego, and Don Juan. Don Pedro is the eldest, ambitious but easily swayed by envy, often betraying Don Juan. Don Diego is the middle prince, kinder than Don Pedro but weak-willed, often joining his brother in wrongdoing.
Princess Leonora lives in a kingdom beneath a magical well, guarded by a powerful seven-headed serpent. Princess Dyaya is Leonora's older sister, guarded by a fierce giant.
Don Juan is the youngest prince, kind, brave, and forgiving. He is the only one who can capture the Ibong Adarna and rescue his brothers. The wolf is a powerful animal that heals Don Juan when he is wounded in the well, sent by Princess Leonora. An 'olicornio' (unicorn) takes Don Juan to the sixth hermit, leading him to Reyno de los Crystal, where a giant eagle guides him.
Donya Maria Blanca is the beautiful lady Don Juan falls in love with, and the daughter of King Salermo of Reyno de los Crystal. King Salermo is Donya Maria's father and the ruler of Reyno de los Crystal.
The Negrito and Negrita are small people in a flask, commanded by Donya Maria to perform and restore Don Juan's memory of their love. The Archbishop officiates the marriages of Don Juan and Donya Maria, and Don Pedro and Princess Leonora. The medico (doctor) is the only one who can diagnose King Fernando's illness, recommending the Ibong Adarna's song as the only cure.
The first hermit, an old, leper-like man, is given food by Don Juan and helps him capture the Ibong Adarna. The second hermit teaches Don Juan how to capture the Ibong Adarna on Mount Tabor. The third hermit heals Don Juan after he is beaten by his brothers. The fourth hermit takes pity on Don Juan and gives him food during his journey to Reyno de los Crystal. The fifth hermit, encountered by Don Juan on his journey, owns an 'olicornio' that Don Juan rides to meet the sixth hermit. The sixth hermit owns an eagle that brings Don Juan to Reyno de los Crystal.