The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
A king's daughter is imprisoned in a tower for seven years unless he can find the Devil with the Three Golden Hairs. A miller's son and his servant are tasked with finding him. They meet various characters, including an old woman who gives them a magical cloak that allows them to see through it.
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm · First published 1815 · Genre: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure · 3,085 words
First lines
There was once a poor woman who gave birth to a little son; and as he came into the world with a caul on, it was predicted that in his fourteenth year he would have the King's daughter for his wife. It happened that soon afterwards the King came into the village, and no one knew that he was the King, and when he asked the people what news there was, they answered, "A child has just been born with a caul on; whatever any one so born undertakes turns out well. It is prophesied, too, that in his fourteenth year he will have the King's daughter for his wife."
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The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs is listed on Textopian as a fable by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, dated 1815 CE.
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- Work type: Fable
- Author: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
- Date: 1815 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Adventure, Folklore, Moral Tale
- Length: 3,085 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fairy Tale — The story features traditional fairy tale elements such as a prophecy, a quest, magical transformations, and a moral lesson.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements like the devil, magical transformations, and enchanted objects.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with challenges and encounters with various characters.
- Folklore — The story is rooted in cultural folklore, with motifs common in European folk stories.
Tags
Fairy Tale · German Folklore · Magic Realism · Quest Narrative · Coming of Age · Adventure Story · Fantasy Fiction · Mythological Elements · Supernatural Creatures · Good vs Evil · Bravery and Courage · Wisdom and Knowledge