Germany

Stories from the Germany origin:

• Donkey Cabbages Jul 25, 2025
  A young huntsman discovers magical cabbages that can transform people into donkeys, leading to adventures involving witches, thieves, and ultimate justice.
• Ferdinand the Faithful Jul 25, 2025
  A faithful servant and his magical horse companion face dangerous quests together, proving that true friendship can overcome any challenge.
• The Blue Light Jul 25, 2025
  A discharged soldier discovers a magical blue light that grants him the power to summon a helpful devil, leading to adventures of revenge and ultimate justice.
• The Bright Sun Brings It to Light Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of how a terrible crime cannot remain hidden forever, as divine providence ensures that truth will always come to light, no matter how carefully concealed.
• The Cunning Little Tailor Jul 25, 2025
  A clever little tailor uses his quick wit and sharp tongue to outsmart much larger and stronger opponents, proving that brains triumph over brawn.
• The Devil and His Grandmother Jul 25, 2025
  Three deserting soldiers make a deal with the Devil, but one clever soldier uses wit and help from the Devil's grandmother to win their freedom.
• The Earless Jul 25, 2025
  A clever young man uses his wit to solve riddles and escape judgment through ingenious wordplay and quick thinking.
• The Goose-Girl Jul 25, 2025
  A princess is betrayed by her servant and forced to work as a goose-girl, but with the help of her magical horse, truth and justice ultimately prevail.
• The Iron Stove Jul 25, 2025
  A lost princess discovers an enchanted prince trapped inside an iron stove and must undertake a magical quest to free him from his curse.
• The King's Son Who Feared Nothing Jul 25, 2025
  A fearless prince seeks adventure and finds both danger and love in his quest to experience fear for the first time.
• The Old Woman in the Wood Jul 25, 2025
  A kind servant girl shows compassion to a poor old woman in the forest and discovers that kindness to strangers can lead to magical rewards.
• The Poor Man and the Rich Man Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of two men - one poor but generous, one rich but selfish - and how divine providence rewards true kindness and humility.
• The Seven Swabians Jul 25, 2025
  A humorous tale of seven friends from Swabia who set out to be brave adventurers but find themselves frightened by the most ordinary things.
• The Singing, Soaring Lark Jul 25, 2025
  A merchant's daughter must rescue her beloved prince from an evil enchantress who has transformed him into a lark, leading to a magical quest of love and determination.
• The Skilful Huntsman Jul 25, 2025
  A master huntsman uses his extraordinary skills to rescue a princess from a dragon, facing challenges that test both his abilities and his noble heart.
• The Three Apprentices Jul 25, 2025
  Three apprentices compete to prove who is the most skilled craftsman, leading to increasingly impressive demonstrations of their abilities.
• The Three Army-Surgeons Jul 25, 2025
  Three boastful army surgeons claim they can reattach any severed body part, but their overconfidence leads to comical and unexpected consequences.
• The Three Brothers Jul 25, 2025
  Three brothers each master different crafts and compete to see whose skill is greatest, discovering that dedication and practice make all the difference.
• The Two Kings' Children Jul 25, 2025
  A tale of two royal children whose love is tested by magical obstacles, false enchantments, and a journey that spans both the mortal world and the realm of magic.
• The Wilful Child Jul 25, 2025
  A brief but powerful tale about a disobedient child whose willful nature has supernatural consequences even after death.
• Little Brier-Rose Jul 22, 2025
  The classic tale of a princess cursed to sleep for one hundred years after pricking her finger on a spindle, and the prince who awakens her with a kiss.
• The Six Swans Jul 22, 2025
  A princess maintains years of silence while weaving shirts from stinging nettles to break the spell that transformed her six brothers into swans.
• Old Sultan Jul 22, 2025
  A tale about an aging farm dog who befriends a wolf and together they outwit their masters, proving that old age doesn't diminish wisdom or value.
• The Juniper Tree Jul 22, 2025
  A dark tale of a boy murdered by his stepmother, who returns as a beautiful bird to seek justice and ultimately experiences rebirth.
• Fitcher's Bird Jul 22, 2025
  A clever young woman outsmarts a murderous sorcerer who has kidnapped her and her sisters, using remarkable ingenuity to save them and bring the villain to justice.
• Frau Trude Jul 22, 2025
  A tale about a disobedient and curious girl who ignores her parents' warnings and visits the mysterious Frau Trude, with dire consequences.
• How Six Traveled Through the World Jul 22, 2025
  A discharged soldier gathers five extraordinary companions, each with a unique ability, to travel the world and face a king's impossible challenges.
• Tom Thumb Jul 22, 2025
  The adventures of Tom Thumb, a child no bigger than his father's thumb, who uses his small size and quick wits to overcome extraordinary challenges.
• Thumbling the Tailor Jul 22, 2025
  A tiny but clever tailor embarks on adventures that prove size is no match for wit and courage.
• Death's Godfather Jul 22, 2025
  A poor man chooses Death as his child's godfather, who grants the boy the gift of seeing when Death stands at a patient's bedside and the knowledge to heal—until he tries to cheat Death itself.
• Herr Korbes Jul 22, 2025
  A humorous tale about a hen and rooster who go to visit Herr Korbes, and how various objects and animals in his house collaborate to teach him a lesson.
• Brother Lustig Jul 22, 2025
  The adventures of a merry but tricky soldier who travels with Saint Peter and uses a magic knapsack to trick his way into heaven.
• The Thief and His Master Jul 22, 2025
  A poor man apprentices his son to a master of magical thievery, only to find himself matching wits with the trickster to win back his child.
• The Godfather Jul 22, 2025
  A tale about a poor man who accepts a mysterious stranger as godfather to his child, and the consequences of entering a forbidden room.
• The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean Jul 21, 2025
  A whimsical tale of three unlikely friends—a straw, a coal, and a bean—who escape from an old woman's kitchen only to face amusing misadventures on their journey together.
• All-Kinds-of-Fur Jul 21, 2025
  A princess flees her father's inappropriate demands by disguising herself in a coat of many furs, eventually finding love and recognition through her hidden talents.
• Foundling Jul 21, 2025
  A forester finds a mysterious child in the forest, who grows up to possess extraordinary abilities and discovers his magical origins.
• Frederick and Catherine Jul 21, 2025
  The humorous misadventures of Frederick and his well-meaning but scatter-brained wife Catherine, whose literal interpretations lead to one mishap after another.
• King Thrushbeard Jul 21, 2025
  A proud princess who mocks her suitors is taught a lesson in humility by the very king she scorned.
• Little Snow-White Jul 21, 2025
  A beautiful princess escapes her jealous stepmother's murderous plots and finds refuge with seven dwarfs, only to face further danger from the queen's relentless pursuit.
• Rumpelstiltskin Jul 21, 2025
  A miller's daughter must spin straw into gold with the help of a mysterious little man, but his assistance comes at a terrible price.
• Sweetheart Roland Jul 21, 2025
  A young woman escapes her wicked stepmother with her beloved Roland, using magic to flee, only to face the trials of separation and reunion.
• The Dog and the Sparrow Jul 21, 2025
  A sparrow seeks revenge against a cruel wagoner who kills the bird's faithful dog friend, demonstrating that even the smallest creature can deliver justice.
• The Girl Without Hands Jul 21, 2025
  A tale of a girl who endures terrible hardship after her father unwittingly promises her to the devil, and how her purity and faith lead to her eventual happiness.
• The Golden Bird Jul 21, 2025
  A young prince embarks on a quest to capture a golden bird, encountering magical creatures and learning valuable lessons about listening to wise counsel.
• The Golden Goose Jul 21, 2025
  A kind-hearted young man receives a magical golden goose and creates a procession of people stuck to it, ultimately winning the hand of a princess who never laughed.
• The Hare's Bride Jul 21, 2025
  A clever young woman outwits a hare who claims her as his bride, using her wits to escape an unwanted marriage through a series of ingenious tricks.
• The Knapsack, the Hat, and the Horn Jul 21, 2025
  Three poor brothers receive magical gifts that lead to adventure, trickery, and a royal marriage for the youngest and cleverest brother.
• The Little Peasant Jul 21, 2025
  A poor but clever peasant uses his wits to trick a priest and wealthy farmers, ultimately rising from poverty through cunning and audacity.
• The Queen Bee Jul 21, 2025
  A kind young prince shows mercy to small creatures and receives their help in completing impossible tasks to win a princess and break an enchantment.
• The Three Feathers Jul 21, 2025
  A king sets three tasks for his sons to determine his heir, and the youngest, deemed simple by others, succeeds through help from magical underground creatures.
• The Twelve Huntsmen Jul 21, 2025
  A princess disguises herself as a huntsman to win back her beloved prince, who has been forced to marry another, leading to a tale of love and recognition.
• The Two Brothers Jul 21, 2025
  Identical twin brothers embark on separate journeys, facing magical creatures, evil sorcerers, and treacherous noblemen, before being reunited through their unwavering brotherhood.
• Clever Hans Jul 21, 2025
  A comical tale about a young man whose literal interpretation of instructions leads to increasingly absurd situations during his courtship.
• The Three Languages Jul 21, 2025
  A tale about a seemingly foolish young man who learns to understand the languages of dogs, birds, and frogs, ultimately finding his destiny in unexpected ways.
• Clever Elsie Jul 21, 2025
  A humorous tale of a young woman whose excessive worrying over hypothetical futures leads to increasingly absurd situations.
• The Tailor in Heaven Jul 21, 2025
  A humorous tale about a tailor who enters heaven but cannot resist the temptation to look down on Earth, with unexpected consequences.
• The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack Jul 21, 2025
  A tale of three brothers who receive magical gifts from their master, lose them through trickery, and cleverly recover them to restore justice.
• Thumbling Jul 21, 2025
  The adventures of a thumb-sized boy who uses his wit and cleverness to overcome the challenges of being very small in a big world.
• The Wedding of Mrs. Fox Jul 21, 2025
  A clever tale of a fox wife who tests potential suitors after her husband's apparent death, looking for one with the right qualities.
• The Elves Jul 21, 2025
  A collection of three tales about the mysterious and helpful elves who interact with humans, showing both the rewards of kindness and the consequences of curiosity.
• The Robber Bridegroom Jul 21, 2025
  A tale about a brave young woman who discovers her fiancé's dark secret and cleverly exposes him before their wedding.
• The Louse and the Flea Jul 20, 2025
  A comical chain reaction begins when a louse and a flea keeping house together accidentally break their egg while brewing beer, leading to increasingly dramatic consequences.
• The Valiant Little Tailor Jul 20, 2025
  The adventure of a clever tailor who, after killing seven flies with one blow, sets off to seek his fortune with a belt proclaiming his deed, outwitting giants and winning a kingdom through wit rather than strength.
• Cat and Mouse in Partnership Jul 20, 2025
  A cat and a mouse form a partnership, but trust is quickly broken.
• Faithful John Jul 20, 2025
  A loyal servant makes great sacrifices to protect his master.
• Our Lady's Child Jul 20, 2025
  A poor girl is raised in heaven but falls from grace through disobedience.
• The Frog King or Iron Henry Jul 20, 2025
  A spoiled princess befriends a frog who is more than he appears.
• The Good Bargain Jul 20, 2025
  A foolish peasant is tricked but ultimately finds justice.
• The Pack of Ragamuffins Jul 20, 2025
  A group of animals set out on a mischievous adventure.
• The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was Jul 20, 2025
  A youth sets out to learn the meaning of fear, facing supernatural trials.
• The Strange Musician Jul 20, 2025
  A lonely musician tricks animals who wish to join him.
• The Twelve Brothers Jul 20, 2025
  A princess saves her twelve brothers from a terrible fate.
• The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids Jul 20, 2025
  A mother goat saves her kids from a cunning wolf.
• The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs Jul 19, 2025
  A poor boy born with a caul is destined to marry a princess, but the king sends him on a seemingly impossible quest to obtain three golden hairs from the devil's head.
• The Fisherman and His Wife Jul 19, 2025
  A cautionary tale of a humble fisherman and his ever-dissatisfied wife, whose unending greed and ambition in the face of magical wishes leads to their ultimate downfall.
• The Singing Bone Jul 18, 2025
  A tale of two brothers who hunt a wild boar, resulting in betrayal and murder, with truth ultimately revealed through a mysterious singing bone.
• The Bremen Town Musicians Jul 17, 2025
  Four aging animals, facing abandonment or slaughter, band together to seek a new life as musicians in Bremen, only to find an unexpected home along the way.
• The White Snake Jul 17, 2025
  A tale of a faithful servant who gains the magical ability to understand animals by eating a piece of white snake, and uses this gift to perform impossible tasks and win a princess's hand.
• Little Red Riding Hood Jul 16, 2025
  A young girl in a red cloak encounters a cunning wolf on her way to visit her grandmother, learning valuable lessons about trusting strangers and following instructions.
• The Three Snake-Leaves Jul 16, 2025
  A tale of love, magic, betrayal, and resurrection, where a brave soldier discovers enchanted leaves that restore life, only to face betrayal by the very person he saved.
• Hansel and Gretel Jul 15, 2025
  The beloved tale of two resourceful siblings who must overcome abandonment, starvation, and a wicked witch in a forest of terrors and temptations.
• The Seven Ravens Jul 15, 2025
  A devoted sister embarks on an extraordinary journey to save her seven brothers who were transformed into ravens by their father's hasty curse.
• Mother Holle Jul 14, 2025
  A kind, hardworking girl and her lazy stepsister encounter Mother Holle in a magical realm, where their true characters determine their very different rewards.
• The Three Spinners Jul 14, 2025
  A humorous tale of a lazy girl who becomes queen through the help of three peculiar spinning women, and how she cleverly avoids spinning forever.
• The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage Jul 13, 2025
  Three unlikely housemates—a mouse, a bird, and a sausage—live together in harmony until they decide to change their well-established roles, leading to disastrous consequences.
• The Three Little Men in the Wood Jul 13, 2025
  A tale of two stepsisters with opposite hearts—one kind and generous, the other selfish and cruel—and how their true natures bring very different fates.
• Rapunzel Jul 12, 2025
  The enchanting tale of a girl with magical long hair, imprisoned in a tower by a witch, and the prince who discovers her through her beautiful singing.
• The Riddle Jul 12, 2025
  A prince encounters a witch and a mysterious princess, becoming entangled in a deadly riddle game that will determine his fate.
• Cinderella Jul 11, 2025
  A kind young woman, mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, finds her life transformed with the help of magical assistance and her own inner goodness.
• Little Brother and Little Sister Jul 11, 2025
  A touching tale of unwavering sibling love as a brother and sister flee their wicked stepmother, only to face magical transformations and royal intrigue.
• The Three Sons of Fortune Jan 27, 2025
  A wise tale of three brothers who each receive simple gifts that lead to unexpected fortune, teaching that happiness comes from making the best of what we have.
• Jorinde and Joringel Jan 27, 2025
  A magical tale of young lovers caught by a witch's spell, where brave Joringel must find a way to rescue his beloved Jorinde who has been transformed into a nightingale.
• The Death of the Little Hen Jan 26, 2025
  A touching tale of the deep friendship between a rooster and a hen, and how the rooster's love and grief led to his own demise.
• The Water-Nix Jan 26, 2025
  A haunting tale of a miller and his wife who encounter a mysterious water spirit, and the price they must pay for their prosperity.
• The Old Man and His Grandson Jan 26, 2025
  A touching tale about the importance of treating elderly family members with respect and kindness, and how children learn from the examples set by their parents.
• Clever Gretel Jan 26, 2025
  A humorous tale of a cook named Gretel who uses her wit to get out of trouble after her love of good food leads her to make a questionable decision.
• The Pink Jan 26, 2025
  A magical tale of a queen transformed into a cook who must win back her rightful place through the power of a magical pink flower and steadfast love.
• The Fox and the Cat Jan 26, 2025
  A wise fable about a boastful fox who learns that sometimes one simple skill, well-mastered, is worth more than a hundred half-learned tricks.
• The Wolf and the Fox Jan 26, 2025
  A clever tale of a fox who must serve a wolf as his servant, but uses his wit and cunning to eventually gain his freedom.
• The Wolf and the Man Jan 26, 2025
  A wise tale about a wolf who learns the hard way that experience and cunning often triumph over youthful boldness and strength.
• Tales of the Paddock Jan 26, 2025
  A charming collection of simple tales about the animals and daily life in a peaceful country paddock, celebrating the beauty of rural life.
• Wise Folks Jan 26, 2025
  A humorous tale about the supposedly 'wise' folks of a village whose silly decisions and absurd logic lead to increasingly ridiculous situations.
• Sweet Porridge Jan 26, 2025
  A kind little girl receives a magical pot that makes endless porridge, but when others try to use it without knowing the proper commands, chaos ensues in the village.
• The Wren and the Bear Jan 26, 2025
  A proud bear insults a wren's children, leading to an epic battle between the forest creatures that teaches valuable lessons about pride, family honor, and the power of unity.
• Bearskin Jan 26, 2025
  A soldier makes a pact with the devil to wear a bearskin for seven years, learning about patience, true love, and the importance of looking beyond appearances.
• The Devil's Sooty Brother Jan 26, 2025
  A brave soldier enters the service of the devil himself, learning valuable lessons about courage, humility, and the power of good character even in the darkest places.
• The Spirit in the Bottle Jan 25, 2025
  An exciting tale about a young student who discovers a magical spirit trapped in a bottle and learns valuable lessons about wisdom, courage, and the responsible use of power.
• Doctor Know-all Jan 25, 2025
  A humorous tale about a clever peasant who accidentally becomes famous as a great doctor through a series of fortunate coincidences and quick thinking.
• The Water of Life Jan 25, 2025
  A compelling tale of three princes who seek the magical Water of Life to save their dying father, revealing how true nobility comes from character rather than birth.
• The Three Little Birds Jan 25, 2025
  A heartwarming tale about a kind young woman who befriends three magical birds, showing how acts of compassion are rewarded with unexpected adventures and blessings.
• Old Hildebrand Jan 25, 2025
  A humorous tale of a clever peasant who uses his wit to outsmart those who try to deceive him, showing that quick thinking can triumph over dishonesty.
• The Peasant's Wise Daughter Jan 25, 2025
  A tale of a clever peasant girl whose wisdom and quick thinking impress even the king, showing that intelligence and good judgment are more valuable than noble birth.
• The Raven Jan 25, 2025
  A tale of true love and unwavering dedication as a young man seeks to break the curse that has transformed a princess into a raven, facing trials that test his devotion and resolve.
• The King of the Golden Mountain Jan 25, 2025
  An epic tale of a merchant's son who becomes king of a magical golden mountain, faces betrayal from those he loves, and must learn the true meaning of power and forgiveness.
• The Gnome Jan 25, 2025
  A heartwarming tale about three sisters who encounter a magical gnome, showing how kindness and generosity are rewarded while selfishness leads to misfortune.
• The Young Giant Jan 25, 2025
  The tale of a boy who grows into a giant with incredible strength and must learn to use his power wisely while seeking his fortune in the world.
• The Little Shroud Jan 25, 2025
  A gentle, brief tale about a mother's overwhelming grief for her lost child and how letting go with love allows souls to find rest.
• Hans My Hedgehog Jan 25, 2025
  A touching tale of a boy born half-hedgehog who must find love and acceptance before he can be transformed into his true form, teaching lessons about seeing beyond appearances.
• The Two Travellers Jan 25, 2025
  An epic tale of two traveling companions—one good, one evil—whose contrasting natures lead them through magical adventures that ultimately reveal the power of justice and the possibility of redemption.
• The Flail from Heaven Jan 25, 2025
  A simple tale about an honest peasant who receives divine reward for his truthfulness, while his greedy neighbor learns the consequences of dishonesty.
• The Skilled Huntsman Jan 25, 2025
  The tale of a skilled huntsman and his loyal companions who must use their extraordinary abilities to rescue a princess from a fearsome dragon and overcome the schemes of jealous rivals.
• Fowler's Fowl Jan 25, 2025
  A witty tale about a clever fowler who uses his wits to outsmart those who try to cheat him, proving that intelligence can triumph over dishonesty.
• The Shroud Jan 25, 2025
  A gentle tale about a mother's grief for her lost child and the importance of letting go so that souls can find peace.
• Hans the Hedgehog Jan 25, 2025
  A touching tale of Hans, born half-human and half-hedgehog, who must find acceptance and love despite his unusual appearance.
• Hans in Luck Jan 25, 2025
  A charming tale of Hans who, through a series of trades, learns that true happiness comes not from material possessions but from contentment and perspective.
• Gambling Hansel Jan 25, 2025
  A cautionary tale about a man whose gambling addiction leads him to make dangerous bargains, teaching the importance of moderation and wisdom.
• The Old Beggar-Woman Dec 21, 2024
  A tale of hidden divinity testing human compassion, where a mysterious old beggar-woman reveals the true character of those she encounters through their treatment of the poor and needy.
• The Beam Dec 21, 2024
  A wise tale about a man who is quick to point out others' flaws while remaining blind to his own much greater faults, teaching the importance of self-examination before judging others.
• The Lord's Animals and the Devil's Dec 21, 2024
  A humorous and wise tale explaining why some animals are gentle and helpful while others are troublesome, through the story of divine creation versus devilish interference.
• The Old Man Made Young Again Dec 21, 2024
  A miraculous tale of an elderly man who receives the divine gift of renewed youth, and the wisdom he gains from this extraordinary second chance at life.
• The Turnip Dec 21, 2024
  A tale of two brothers whose different approaches to generosity and giving reveal their true characters and lead to very different outcomes.
• The Ungrateful Son Dec 21, 2024
  A cautionary tale about a son whose ingratitude and disrespect toward his elderly father results in a shocking transformation and lasting lesson.
• The Donkey Dec 21, 2024
  A magical tale of a prince transformed into a donkey who must learn the value of inner beauty and true character through music and kindness.
• Going A-Travelling Dec 21, 2024
  A tale of a young man who sets out to see the world and learns valuable lessons about life, wisdom, and the importance of experience.
• Simeli Mountain Dec 21, 2024
  A tale of magical treasure hidden in a mountain, where greed and the forgetting of wise words lead to dire consequences.
• The Little Lamb and the Little Fish Dec 21, 2024
  A touching tale of sibling devotion where a brother and sister, transformed by their stepmother's magic, maintain their bond through love and determination.
• Domestic Servants Dec 21, 2024
  A tale of loyal domestic servants whose honesty and dedication are rewarded, while dishonesty meets its just consequence.
• The Maid of Brakel Dec 21, 2024
  A simple tale of a devout maid whose humble prayers and sincere faith lead to unexpected divine blessings and wisdom.
• Knoist and His Three Sons Dec 21, 2024
  A humorous tale of a simple man named Knoist and his three sons who find contentment and wisdom in life's simplest pleasures.
• The Three Black Princesses Dec 21, 2024
  A tale of love conquering all as a young man breaks a magical curse through kindness and determination, transforming three black princesses back to their true selves.