The Legend of the Great Turkey

Gobble gobble! The legend of the Great Turkey lives on to this day in the small town of Townton, Ohio. It was first told by an old man in a saloon in the late 1800s.
The legend tells of a giant turkey who would come down from the hillside every autumn after the harvest. On the first night of the harvest, the turkey would appear from the distance, walking slowly and majestically.
People in the town would gather to marvel at the sight. The giant turkey was described as being about 10 feet tall, and was covered in royal-colored feathers of blue, green, and red. 
As the turkey came closer, locals noticed that its beak would open slightly and a strange and mystical melody could be heard. This melody was said to fill people with bravery and courage, so they could face the tough times ahead.
When the giant turkey was pleased, it would reward the fortunate onlookers with a single red feather that was believed to bring them luck and protection.
To this day, people of the town celebrate the arrival of the Great Turkey every year. Local Native Americans have honored the stunning bird by giving it the name 'The Brave Spirit' and they still make a special pilgrimage each November to the hillside where it is believed to live. 
It is said that a little piece of the legend still remains, in the form of a mysterious single red feather, given to those who deserve luck and protection from the great spirit of the turkey. 
So, when you come to Townton, Ohio, don't forget to keep an eye on the horizon for the Legend of the Great Turkey!
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