Growing tired of this, Murilé borrowed his father's stool, which had been in the family for countless generations. He sat on the stool and recited every magic incantation he knew. Suddenly the stool began to fly up off the earth in the direction of the moon.
When he landed on the moon, he came to a village and asked for directions to the home of the Moon chief. The villagers asked Murilé to work for them in exchange for the information. They came to like him and they told him how to get to his destination, and he went on his way.
When Murilé arrived at the village of the Moon chief, he was appalled at how backward the people there was. They knew nothing of fire; they ate their meat raw, had no pottery, and shivered at night from the cold.
So Murilé took sticks and built a fire, which made him a great hero to the moon people and a favourite of the Moon chief. He was hailed as the greatest magician, the people had ever known.
In recognition of his services, Murilé was showered with gifts and honours. The Moon chief and his subjects could not give Murilé enough cattle and wives. Every father wanted Murilé to marry his daughters. Soon he was a very rich man with many cattle and wives.
Murilé prepared to return to earth in triumph: Now his mother would see that her son had amounted to something.
So he sent his friend, the mockingbird, to announce his imminent return to earth. However, Murilé's family did not even believe their son was alive; they had given him up for dead long ago.
When the mockingbird flew back to the moon with his report, Murilé could not believe that the mockingbird had spoken to his family.
So the mockingbird went back to Murilé's earthly village and brought back his father's walking stick as proof of the visit. Finally convinced, Murilé prepared to return to earth.
He dressed his wives and many children in their finest clothing and covered them with jewels. He had so much wealth to show off that his mother was sure to be impressed. With this great entourage to bring with him, Murilé could hardly travel back on the magic stool, so the entire party left on foot.
Murilé soon became exhausted, as the moon and earth was very far apart.
One of his finest moon bulls told Murilé that he has moon magic, and that he the bull, would carry his master back to earth in exchange for a promise.
Murilé must promise never kill him and eat him. Murilé gladly consented. So, the bull transported Murilé and his entourage back to earth.
The family of Murilé on earth were thrilled to see him, and marvelled at his wealth and fine new family.
Even his mother rejoiced to have him home. Consistent with her character, she went about bragging to everyone of her rich and powerful son.
Murilé made his parents swear never to harm the moon magic bull, that had brought him home, and they agreed.
However, as time passed, Murilé and his parents forgot their promise. After all, Murilé had so many cattle that they probably forgot which bull was which.
So his parents killed the bull, and Murilé's mother prepared a dish seasoned with its fat and broth.
That evening, as Murilé sat down to eat, the meat spoke to him, reminding him of the promise. Murilé just laughed and ignored it.
As Murilé took the first taste of the bull's meat, the earth swallowed him up, and buried him for-ever in darkness.