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.