Devil

Stories tagged Devil:

• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.