Welcome to our podcast episode on the classic fairy tale "The Golden Bird." This is a story of adventure, magic, and perseverance. It follows a young prince on a quest to find a magical golden bird, aided by a talking fox who gives him advice on how to find the bird. The prince reaches a castle where the golden bird is kept and decides to take it with him. However, the bird's loud scream alerts the soldiers, and the prince is captured and sentenced to death unless he brings the king the golden horse that runs faster than the wind. The prince is aided by the talking fox once again and manages to obtain the golden horse.The story of "The Golden Bird" is a classic fairy tale that has been retold and adapted in various forms throughout the years. It carries themes of humility, kindness, and the importance of following one's own path.

So, sit back, relax, and let us take you on a journey through the story of "The Golden Bird."

"Fundevogel" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story follows a forester who finds a child in a tree and takes him home to raise with his daughter, Lina. The child is named Fundevogel, which means "foundling bird" because a bird had carried him away.

Fundevogel and Lina grow up together and fall in love. However, the forester's cook becomes jealous and tries to kill Fundevogel by boiling him in a kettle. Lina saves Fundevogel by turning him into a rose bush, and the two children escape.

The cook and the forester's servants pursue the children, but Lina and Fundevogel use their magical powers to transform themselves into a church and a chandelier, then a fishpond and a duck. The cook and the servants are unable to catch them, and Lina and Fundevogel live happily ever after.

The story of "Fundevogel" is a tale of transformation, love, and the power of magic. It carries themes of jealousy, greed, and the importance of loyalty. 

"King Grisly-Beard" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story follows a princess who is proud and vain. She refuses to marry any of her suitors, claiming that none of them are good enough for her. The king, her father, becomes angry with her and decides to marry her off to the first beggar who comes to the castle. The beggar turns out to be a handsome king who has been cursed to look like a beggar until he finds a woman who loves him for who he is, not for his wealth or status. The princess is horrified at the thought of marrying a beggar and tries to escape. However, she is caught and forced to marry the king. She eventually learns to love him for who he is and the curse is lifted, revealing his true identity as King Grisly-Beard.

The story of "King Grisly-Beard" is a tale of transformation, humility, and the power of love. It carries themes of pride, vanity, and the importance of looking beyond appearances. The story has been adapted and retold in various forms throughout the years, including books, plays, and films.

"Mother Holle" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story follows a young girl who falls into a well and finds herself in a magical world ruled by an old woman named Mother Holle. The girl helps Mother Holle with her chores and is rewarded with gold and kindness. However, the girl becomes homesick and returns to the real world, where she is covered in pitch instead of gold. The story is a cautionary tale about the importance of hard work, kindness, and personal responsibility. It also highlights the transformative power of kindness and the consequences of greed and laziness. The story has been adapted and retold in various forms throughout the years, including plays, films, and illustrated books.

"Hansel and Gretel" is a classic fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story follows two siblings, Hansel and Gretel, who are abandoned in a forest by their parents and fall into the hands of a witch who lives in a gingerbread, cake, and candy house. The witch, who has cannibalistic intentions, intends to fatten Hansel before eventually eating him. However, Gretel saves her brother by pushing the witch into her own oven, killing her, and escaping with the witch's treasure. The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed, selfishness, and the consequences of disobedience. It also highlights the importance of resourcefulness, courage, and the power of sibling love. 

Iron Hans is a classic German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story follows a young prince who befriends a wild man named Iron Hans, who is cursed and feared by all. The prince helps Iron Hans break the curse, and in return, Iron Hans gifts him with three sets of armor and a horse. The prince uses these gifts to win a tournament and catch the golden apple thrown by the king's daughter. 

"The Four Clever Brothers" is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of four brothers who use their intelligence and wit to outsmart a group of robbers and save a princess.

"The Fisherman and His Wife" is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story revolves around a poor fisherman and his wife who live in a small, miserable hut. One day, the fisherman catches a magical talking fish that claims to be an enchanted prince. The fisherman, being kind-hearted, releases the fish back into the sea.When the fisherman tells his wife about the encounter, she insists that he should have asked the fish to grant them a wish. She sends him back to the sea to find the fish and request a better house.

The story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the importance of being content with what one has.