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The Golden Maiden

In short: In this Armenian tale, a rooster’s call helps find the owner of a golden slipper.

The Golden Maiden · The golden maiden FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 35 The Golden Maiden In this Armenian tale, a rooster’s call helps find the owner of a golden slipper. Origin Armenian storytelling tradition Atlas record 1898 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The golden maiden Reach¹ 1/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 1 records · 1 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Armenian storytelling tradition

In Seklemian’s 1898 edition, a prince goes from house to house looking for the owner of a golden slipper. The stepmother hides the young woman in a pit used as an oven. As the prince leaves, the rooster perches over the door and gives away her hiding place. The fit identifies her. The rooster gives her the chance to try the slipper.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1898 · Armenian storytelling tradition
    A. G. Seklemian · The Golden Maiden

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