Rumplestiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, first published in their 1812 edition of "Children's and Household Tales." The narrative follows an imp who promises to turn straw into gold for a miller's daughter in exchange for her firstborn child, but she later outsmarts him by discovering his name. This tale not only highlights themes of greed and cunning but also has parallels in various cultures and has persisted in popular culture through numerous adaptations in literature and film. Its origins may date back approximately 4,000 years.

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