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Rumpelstiltskin is the name of a German fairytale and also the name of the main villain of said tale. The story tells us about a poor woman whose father convince the king she is able to turn straw into gold, the king then tries to force the woman to do her magic if she wants to preserve her life. When the poor woman is turning desperate, a magic elf-like creature appears and promise her to use his magic in exchange of something very precious, her first-born child. The king is so happy for her accomplishment, he decides to marry her. The problem arises when she has a baby and the elf appears again, wanting to make her fulfill her promise. The woman pleas for mercy and the creature gives her a chance, she has to guess its name in order to be set free of the promise. The task seemed impossible, but after several failed attempts, she is lucky because one of her servants had overheard the creature dancing and singing a song in which he reveals his name: Rumpelstiltskin. The next time the creature appears, she tells him his name and he is so angry he runs away to never come back, leaving the woman to life her life happily with her husband and baby forever.
Rumpelstiltskin is a character from a fairy tale who helped a miller's daughter spin straw into gold in exchange for her first-born child. He later tried to claim the child but ultimately his deal was thwarted by the miller's daughter discovering his name and using it to gain power over him.
Rumpelstiltskin spun gold. It may not have been for a living, but he spun gold for the fair maiden the king locked up. This is in the original story.
If you are referring to Rupelstiltskin from "Once Upon A Time" he was a sorcerer, and in the human world, he owned a pawn shop, and made a lot of money out of it (hence, gold).
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What is Rumpelstiltskin's name in french?
rumpelstiltskin
When was Rumpelstiltskin created?
Rumpelstiltskin was created in 1812.
How old is Rumpelstiltskin?
The age of Rumpelstiltskin is not specified in the original fairy tale.
What is the theme of Rumpelstiltskin?
The main two themes in the story Rumpelstiltskin are power and greed. Greed shows up as a theme in both the King as well as Rumpelstiltskin.
Is Rumpelstiltskin a leprechaun?
NO!
What actors and actresses appeared in Rumpelstiltskin - 2012?
The cast of Rumpelstiltskin - 2012 includes: Georgia Bradner as Alice Bridget Jeske as Lucy Angie McLeod as Rumpelstiltskin Francois Vandette as Alan
What actors and actresses appeared in Rumpelstiltskin - 1985?
The cast of Rumpelstiltskin - 1985 includes: Al Baldwin as King Robert Bockstael as Rumpelstiltskin Les Lye as Miller Christopher Plummer as Narrator
Is Rumpelstiltskin real?
Rumpelstiltskin is a fictional character from a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. There is no historical evidence to suggest that Rumpelstiltskin was a real person.
Who are rumpelstiltskin friends?
the withes
Which character is it whose point of view is used to explain the story of Rumpelstiltskin?
In the story of Rumpelstiltskin, the point of view used to explain the story is typically from the miller's daughter or the young woman who is forced to spin straw into gold. She is the main character who interacts with Rumpelstiltskin and ultimately outwits him to save herself.
When was Rumpelstiltskin Grinder created?
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder was formed in 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band's music is categorized under thrash metal and they have released several albums since their formation.
How many people are named Rumpelstiltskin?
At least 1. Probably a lot of people out there named Rumpelstiltskin
