What is Von dem Fischer un syner Fru?
Ein magischer Butt gewährt wachsende Wünsche, bis die Gier alles zerstört.
Available Variants
At a Glance
Europe / Germany
ATU 555
8 min read
Easy
Greed
Magic
Key Takeaways
- 1.Gier kennt keine Grenzen
- 2.Zufriedenheit ist der größte Reichtum
- 3.Endloses Verlangen führt zum Ruin
Von dem Fischer un syner Fru
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Es war mal ein Fischer und seine Frau. Er fing einen Butt, der ein verwunschener Prinz war. Seine Frau wollte immer mehr: eine Stube, ein Schloß, König, Kaiser, Papst, und wie Gott sein. Jedes Mal ward das Meer dunkler. Endlich sprach der Butt: 'Geh heim, sie sitzt in eurer alten Hütte.' Und da sitzen sie noch.
Field Notes
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Cultural Note
Die Geschichte spielt in Pommern an der Ostseeküste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Editorial Review
E-E-A-T
Reviewed by
Dr. Eleanor Vance, Folklore Studies
Last updated
April 30, 2026
Sources & References
- 1.Zipes, J. — The Brothers Grimm: From Enchanted Forests to the Modern World (2002)
- 2.Tatar, M. — The Hard Facts of the Grimms' Fairy Tales (1987)
- 3.Jack Zipes — Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion (1983)
Cultural Variants of Von dem Fischer un syner Fru
Explore how this Grimm tale transforms across different cultures and languages.
| Language/Region | Cultural Context | Key Features | Story Length |
|---|---|---|---|
en Germany | Europe The story is set in Pomerania on the Baltic coast and is told in a Low German dialect in the original. | Unique cultural note about Europe traditions More detailed version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 1,361 words |
fr Germany | Europe L'histoire se déroule en Poméranie sur la côte Baltique. | Unique cultural note about Europe traditions More concise version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 82 words |
de Germany | Europe Die Geschichte spielt in Pommern an der Ostseeküste. | Unique cultural note about Europe traditions More concise version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 56 words |
es Germany | Europe La historia se desarrolla en Pomerania en la costa del Bltico. | Unique cultural note about Europe traditions More concise version Includes key takeaways Includes FAQ section | 51 words |
Community Discussion
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FolkloreFan2 days ago
I love how this variant emphasizes the role of the magical helper. It's so different from the version I grew up with!
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Scholar_Jane5 hours ago
The ATU 510A classification really helps in seeing the structural similarities with Ye Xian. Fascinating stuff.
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