Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 1812 edition of Children's and Household Tales. The story is about a little imp who spins straw into gold in exchange for a girl's firstborn child. The tale has been adapted into various films and TV shows, including Once Upon a Time. The miller's daughter in the story is able to turn straw into gold with the help of the imp, but he demands her firstborn child in exchange. The queen is able to outsmart the imp by guessing his name, which is Rumpelstiltskin. When he hears his name, he becomes so angry that he splits in two. The story teaches a lesson about the dangers of making deals with strangers and the importance of keeping promises. It also highlights the power of knowledge and the value of quick thinking.