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The Spell-bound Giant

In short: Discover the Portuguese tale of the Spell-bound Giant in Consiglieri Pedroso’s 1882 collection.

The Spell-bound Giant · The hidden palace ring FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 104 The Spell-bound Giant Discover the Portuguese tale of the Spell-bound Giant in Consiglieri Pedroso’s 1882 collection. Origin Portugal · oral tradition Atlas record 1882 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The hidden palace ring 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

Portugal · oral tradition

A magician leaves a young man on a mountain after sending down its treasure. The young man lifts an iron ring and discovers a hidden palace and an enchanted giant. His younger brother retraces the journey and changes its outcome by refusing to send the magician what he asks for.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1882 · Portugal · oral tradition
    Consiglieri Pedroso · Portuguese Folk-Tales · VIII · Published collection

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