Tales of Magic Help

Exploring the universal motif of Magic Help across global traditions.

A mistreated girl relies on the help of a magical hazel tree and a little white bird to attend the king's festival and win the prince's heart.

A girl with extraordinarily long hair is locked in a tower by a witch, until a prince discovers her singing and climbs up to meet her.

A story of a young woman living in unfortunate circumstances that are suddenly changed to remarkable fortune.

A Russian fairy tale about a young girl, a magical doll, and the fearsome witch Baba Yaga.