What are some interesting old German folk stories?

An old folk story is 'Rumpelstiltskin'. A miller's daughter was forced to spin straw into gold by the king, with the help of a strange little man. There are also many Native American folk stories. For example, stories about how the coyote was a trickster figure, creating and changing things in the world through his cleverness or foolishness.

One interesting Old German story is 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. It's about a piper who was hired to get rid of the rats in the town with his music. But when the townspeople didn't pay him, he led the children away with his pipe. Another is 'Snow - White and Rose - Red'. Two sisters who had different personalities but were very kind - hearted. They had adventures with a bear that turned out to be a prince. There is also 'Rumpelstiltskin' where a girl has to guess the name of a strange little man to save her child.

A famous Japanese old folk story is 'Issun - Boshi'. He was a boy who was only one inch tall but had a big heart. He set off on an adventure and with his wits and a magic needle given to him by a goddess, he managed to defeat a demon and win the heart of a princess. These folk stories often carry moral lessons, cultural values, and a sense of wonder that has been passed down through generations in Japan.

One interesting old folk tale is 'Cinderella'. It's about a young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters but, with the help of her fairy godmother, goes to the ball and wins the prince's heart. Another is 'Little Red Riding Hood', which warns children about the dangers of talking to strangers in the form of a wolf in the woods. And 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is also great, where Jack climbs a beanstalk to a giant's lair and outwits the giant to bring back treasures.

One famous Chinese old folk story is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. It's about a love story between a cowherd and a fairy weaver girl. They fell in love but were separated by the Milky Way. Only on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month can they meet by crossing a bridge made of magpies. It shows the Chinese people's yearning for true love.

One interesting old folk tale is 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. It teaches the lesson that slow and steady wins the race. The hare, being overconfident, takes a nap during the race while the tortoise keeps moving forward steadily and ultimately wins.

One old folk love story is 'The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl'. In this Chinese story, the Cowherd was a poor but kind man, and the Weaver Girl was a fairy. They fell in love and got married. However, their love was opposed by the Goddess of Heaven. As a punishment, they were separated by the Milky Way and could only meet once a year on the Qixi Festival.

Old German folk stories have had a significant influence on modern literature. Many modern authors draw inspiration from the themes and characters in these stories. For example, the idea of the hero's journey, which is often present in old German folk stories like 'Hansel and Gretel' or 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin', is a common motif in modern adventure and fantasy novels. The moral lessons in these folk stories, such as the danger of greed in 'Rumpelstiltskin', also find their way into modern works, where authors use them to add depth to their characters and plots.

The fairies are quite interesting. In old Irish folk stories, fairies are often depicted as mischievous beings with magical powers. They can either help or cause trouble for humans.

Love and betrayal are themes that can be found. There are stories of star - crossed lovers who face various obstacles. Sometimes it's due to differences in social status, other times it's because of the interference of magical forces. Betrayal, on the other hand, can lead to tragic consequences, teaching moral lessons about loyalty and trust.