Mama gets what she wants – a baby – but not the kind she wants – a donkey.  In this way the story’s premise reminds me of those myths where someone asks the God for something but …be careful about what you wish for. Notably, she does not cope with her fortune but instead rejects it.  In contrast, strikingly, the king accepts him fully.  As the story progresses, we see the donkey has immense charisma and confidence.  How related is this to his lute mastery? After all, it shows talent – inherent and developed – beauty, harmony, emotional control, love even; not to mention its enchantments… He resembles the Bible’s poor shepherd David, who also ascended to a throne more magnificent than the one he is seen to usurp.  

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