Damn the middle son sat on his brother's corpse

"I shall like to marry you even though you had me kidnapped" PLEASE THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE SO FUNNY HAHAHAH

how to survive any hungarian folk tale: 1. be blonde 2. be the youngest

Fox: "I told you your brothers would kill you and steal your wife... Take care in the future. God speed!" Me: "... WHAT?!"

The fox and the prince honestly have more... chemistry

Remember kids, if you are the youngest and you are going to marry before your elder brothers, be prepared for they are most likely going to kill you.... for reasons. Seriously, fairy tale elder siblings, stop trying to kill your younger siblings. It never works out.

9:40 I just love that the fox casually sitting like that like a *DIVA*

I, as a hungarian grew up with these tales and I always thought that the fox in this one was such a slay queen.

I like how they made the second child sit on top of the oldest child, like he was stepping over him, or making the same mistake, but the youngest child went to the opposite tree to sit

And as they sitting around the table, one of the wedding guests said: This princess is perfect except for one fault. The other asked: And what is that? She has the eyes of a fox. The smartest one (me) asked: Dude, she has a fox tail too and that's alright?🤣🤣🤣🤣

I love the way the youngest prince stood in front of the Red King like he's trying to assert dominance.

How to survive in a folktale: Be the youngest Be light skined, and blond Marry a prince/princess

**fox turns into man** "Ok, hi again. This is normal."

I like how foxes are represented in folktales like in Japan for example the fox is a trickster but it is also wise it is able to shapeshift and it is said that the amount of tails it has the wiser it is

I WANT TO SOMERSAULT AND CHANGE INTO A PRETTY PRINCESS TF

"This princess is perfect except for one fault." what a thing to say to the future queen! literally right to her face! 😂 all men have is audacity I swear 🙄

I have to admit, this story had the same logical consistency of a five-year-old's story. Brilliant!

Omg the red king looks so creepy 😥😫😖

The Philippines also have similar folk tale called "Ibong Adarna". Ibon which means bird. It is so similar so here's a short summary: Once upon a time, there was a kingdom named, Berbania. It was ruled by King Fernando and Queen Valeriana who had three sons - Don Pedro (first born), Don Diego (second) and Don Juan (the youngest). One night, King Fernando had a bad dream. He saw that his youngest Prince and his favorite, Don Juan was thrown away in a creepy deep well. The King started to get weak for some unknown reasons. It seemed that nothing could bring back his healthy condition. His medical advisors told him that the only cure to his unexplained sickness is a lullaby sung by the Adarna bird. So King Fernando tasked his three sons to hunt the magical bird. Don Pedro went first but he wasn’t successful. He may have reached Mount Tabor and the tree of Piedras Platas where the Adarna bird nested but the prince fell asleep after hearing the bird’s song. Worse he turned into a stone when the lovely bird pooped on him. The second prince, Don Diego went to hunt next. Unfortunately, he had the same bitter chance like his older brother. The kingdom was counting on Don Juan, so he went next. The youngest prince has climbed through Mount Tabor. He met a very old sick man who gave him tips about the magical tree of Piedras Platas and catching the Adarna bird. Don Juan successfully caught the bird and helped his two brothers to be human again. Because of envy and greed of power, the two joined forces to beat Don Juan to death and throw him in a deep well. The two then returned home with the Adarna. However, the king’s illness went worse because the bird never sang a single song. Luckily, Don Juan’s strength returned. He has been healed by the poor old man he helped in the mountain. He came back to the Kingdom of Berbania. King Fernando has known the truth when the bird started singing after seeing Don Juan. The King went well and stronger than ever. He wanted to punish his two sons but Don Juan asked his father to just forgive them. The King granted his request and asked the three princes to guard the Adarna bird. Because of Don Pedro, the bird flew away and escaped. Don Juan went away from the kingdom so the king won’t punish his brother. King Fernando asked the two princes to look for Don Juan. They found him in the kingdom of Armenia. They decided to live there. One day they found an interesting well. Only Don Juan went down inside successfully. He found two lovely princesses, Donya Juana and Donya Leonora captive by a giant serpent. Because of his skills in fighting, the mighty prince has killed the serpent and saved the two princesses. Don Pedro envied the young prince. He cut the rope when the prince went down inside the well to get the ring Donya Leonora has forgotten. Anyway, it was easy for Don Diego to make Donya Juana to fall in love with him. So when they came back to Berbania, they married. On the other hand, Don Pedro did everything to pursue Donya Leonora but he failed. An enchanted fox helped Don Juan and he was quickly healed. The Adarna bird appeared suddenly and told him about the princess of Reyno delos Cristales, his love destiny. He immediately searched for the princess and found out about the cruel King Salermo. In spite of the obstacles the cruel king has given him, he faced them all and succeeded with the help of Maria Blanca, daughter of King Salermo. Because of the selfish king, the two tried to escape. Maria Blanca was cursed to be crawling like a snail and be forgotten by the prince Don Juan. Don Juan has returned to Berbania where he was welcomed by his mother, Queen Valeriana and Princess Leonora. He has forgotten about Maria Blanca because of Princess Leonora. Don Juan and Princess Leonora were scheduled to wed. At the day of the wedding, Maria Blanca visited wearing the emperatris. She tried to bring back all the memories and remind Don Juan about their love. Finally, Don Juan and Princess Maria Blanca got married while Princess Leonora married Don Pedro. In the end, Don Pedro became the new king of Berbania while Don Juan became the king of Reyno delos Cristales.

2:53 Prince: Seems legit

The Hungarian title A Rókaszemű Menyecsek literally means 'the fox-eyed bride'.

I know what "Godspeed" means but I couldn't help but laugh a bit. He shouted it

This story reminded me of a Filipino epic poem called "Ibong Adarna" or "The Adarna Bird". It has the same story beats (brothers turning to stone in their quest to find the bird, the youngest prince being virtuous of the 3 brothers except for that one time he abandoned his fiancee, youngest son killed because of his bride, etc) except without the fox and some major differences and additions. The story of the poem is also far longer. From what I remember, the poet's identity was not confirmed, though it is generally believed that they took inspiration from European stories and adapted them into a poem that would appeal to the Filipinos. However, some historians suggested that the story beats and concepts found in the epic poem predated Spanish occupation and that the poem was adapted to suit the tropes in European romances. Sorry for the rambling. I just find it interesting how it reminded me of the mandatory reading I did for junior high 😅

Compared to Romanian and Russian fairytales, Hungarian ones have caught my eye! I loved that the father grew young again when the bird sang.

The narrator did a very good job. I’m going to have to watch more of these. 😊

Wow, this tale sound like Russian folk tale about Ivan and gray wolf. In Russian store instead of fox was a wolf. It's channel very interesting. Thank you ❤

Interesting, in the version I heard as a kid the fox asked the prince for a favour in return for his help, the prince agreed and the fox asked him to cut off his head and chop off his paws and throw his body in the river. The prince said he couldn't hurt his friend but the fox reminded him he had promised. So the prince did it and the foxes body turned into a prince who was the brother of the princess that had been cursed.

3:30 Boy, the Hungarians sure liked their pants tight and form-fitting back then, didn't they?

That Fox is a real one. Respect to him.

It's awesome to see how similar our fairy tales are. In Russian folk tale there was a wolf and a magic horse. But the young man wasn't a prince. I'd been listening to these fairy tales too when I was a kid.

Not me crushing on the fox the entire time especially when it twirled his tail talking to the prince

I love background music and the art in these cartoons

So adorable! Truly fantastic!

i may be weird for this but I have noticed every prince in these stories is so caked up for no reason. like bro, give me some..

I watch these folk tales just for the music and the animation...and god knows why I like it

I find these tales really soothing, I know nothing about Hungary, and I don't even speak English very well I'm Chinese (￣▽￣)

It's most of the time the youngest that gets the most limelight and rewards, when the story ends in western folktales. This reminded me of a similar Filipino folktale called "Ibong Adarna". Although, it's more of an epic than a short tale

“I should like like to marry him, even though he had me kidnapped” Come thru, queen of Stockholm Syndrome!

The fact is the prince couldnt have done it without the fox

Great story! Thanks for posting!

This tale has similarities to that of the Philippines folk lore about a magical bird that has rejuvenating powers and the youngest of the three princes managed to retrieved it for their king father, after a series of hardships. And he did marry a beautiful princess in the end. The title? "Ibong Adarna".

This appeared on my recommended, I need help, I've binged on these

the ibong adarna epic here in the Philippines has similarities with this. i believe that our story has had its influences from this tale, along with others, particularly with the brothers' rivalry, the turning to stone, and the search for a magical bird.

The fact that the snake took 7 years to find thouse leaves and the fox took it simply is hilarious 😂😂😂

5:48 OOF, the fox gotta be a trap for the rest of his life just because the princess wanted to marry someone else.

I love the himbo prince and his fox boyfriend who carries the braincells of the team.

It reminds me of our own Philippine folk tale, the *Ibong Adarna* aka Bird of Adarna really similar details to the story also. The Spaniards probably brought it to us from Hungary, a beautiful story. :)

"This princess is perfect except for one fault." "And what is that?" "Why, she has the eyes of a fox." ...I mean...she also has a tail, but ok.

"I should like to marry him, even though he kidnapped me." Low standards xD

That poor snake tho “it took me 7 long years to find these leaves!!”

"May you and your dog turn to stone!", and two innocent horses somehow turn to stone.

I think my favorite part about this story is the youngest brother's sheer lack of surprise at anything that happens. Fox can talk? Cool. Fox can shapeshift? Neat. Fox knows the exact bird you're speaking of, and where to find it? Convenient. Fox lets slip that he met his now missing brothers in the forest, and might know what happened to them? Ah well. Fox can teleport? That's handy. Fox straight up admits he cursed his brothers? Well, he fixed it now. 10/10 best protag

Me:What a deep sleep i have. Alarm: You fell asleep for eternity but ive save your life.

What kind of idiot accidentally bites a pear?

My favorite thing about these tales is how nonchalent the protagonists are. "Oh you're actually a dude, cool" or "Oh sick this goat talks and turns into a table, whatever."

7:33 “of course I would, every man loves his brothers” Cain: 👀 Abel: 👀

The random details have me dying “it took me 7 long years to find these leaves”

"The fox turned into a fine young man." - I think you mean he turned into a furry.

It seems that young prince just befriended a deity

*Fox turns into a princess. Has tail* Wedding guest: This princess is beautiful! *Fox princess sitting, has tail* Wedding guest: Except for ONE flaw! *Fox princess, again HAS PROMINENT TAIL* Wedding guest: She has fox eyes!

"I should like to marry him even though he had me kidnapped" *STOCKHOLM SYNDROME!*

Bro I thought the fox and the prince would end up together

Me: **is born** Also me: **has not blonde hair** Also me: **is the oldest** My parents: oh *shit.*

This is so interesting, in Japanese folktales foxes can shape shift as well. Also, poor snake! It took him 7 years to find those leaves!

I ship the youngest prince with the fox instead the princess, tho. Look at his sacrifices for the prince!

*_Fox_* Abilities: _Ressurection_ _petrification_ _transformation_ *_DIS A GOD YOU FOUND_*

"May you and your dog turn to stone!" **horse turn to stone** Horse:am I a joke to you

Finally, a European tale which features a good fox! It's unfortunate how often foxes are badly portrayed in the west.

Me: *looks at 3 brothers after watching only a few other stories* Only the blonde will live. It's always the blonde.

I heard a version of this tale where the “Prince” kept messing up on what the Fox told him to do. And yet the fox kept helping him. At the end of the story; after the princes had married him and all the trades had been made (there were a LOT more than just the Princess for the Prince’s life.) the Fox asked the prince to kill him. The prince wouldn’t do this for three days, until finally he gave in and killed the Fox. Then she turned into a beautiful maiden, saying she had been cursed and thanking the Prince for his help.

Clearly the fox is best Waifu. Pretty princess is happy with handsome kidnapper. Meanwhile Fox is the best og for staying with him, dedicated journeying for what may seem months to a foregin land, with a man he barely knew, to assist in a quest that did not involve him in the slightest, stayed patient with him as he accidently did an "Ooopsie", TRAVLED WITH HIM FURTHER to a whole NEW lsland/country to participate in kidnapping, just to wingman him into a relationship, did a big sacrifice by getting married to a dude, and then FINALLY, after all that, performed what would be a serious high ranking Necromancy spell to bring back this guy from the land of the dead.... ......all because he showed kindness and shared food with him. Forget the lady with the bewbs. Fox is a true ride or die mate for life.

anyone else low-key shipped the Fox and the Prince??

And the fox turned into a fine young man... Woah the Prince wasn’t even intimated that it became human he was like: *o k a y*

Not really a fitting title when the fox being a princess is just a small role in the story. Like the other comment said "The magical fox" suits it much better.

All the "good" people in these stories are blonde.

5:57 I wish I could summer sault and turn into a princess

[NOT CLICKBAIT!!] OMG!!! I GOT CATFISHED BY A FOX!?!?!?! (GONE WRONG!!) (DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!)

Princess: I would like to marry him even though he kidnapped me **stockholm syndrome has entered the chat**

Teacher: Lesson of today class is- Me: Always have a magical fox with you

“I should like to marry him even though he had me kidnapped”

9:28 I love how the princess raised her hands, like, "I've been waiting for eternity, and your brothers are a-holes. Where have you been?!"

4:14 Prince: “Wait, what about my brothers?” Fox: “Uh... Hey look a giant shoe!”

*fox turns into man* the prince: seems trustworthy, let's go

Need me a friend like the fox.

Is it wrong that I ship the Youngest Prince with The Fox? They have great chemistry.

Are we not going to talk about the snake who took seven years to collect the leaves just to have them stolen?

These videos are all of a sudden popping up on my feed.... Why..... I'm not mad I'm gonna watch the heck out of this channel I'm just confused?????

It reminds "The Golden Bird" by the Brothers Grimm, which proves that many fairy tales really went around the world.

"You will regret it" * princes kill him * "I told you they were gonna kill you" BOY NO U DIDN'T

It should have been called "The Magical Fox".

Hungarian Kitsune

“Then the Fox turned into a fine young man-“ Oh shoot are they gay?

_THE FOX DID A SUMMERSAULT AND TURNED INTO A PRINCESS_

I was shocked that the brothers would kill the youngest brother

There’s a similar story in Germany. I don’t remember all of it, but here fox isn’t that magical, he just gives advice. When trying to retrieve the golden bird, the older princes are lost in a fancy tavern where everyone parties while the youngest prince follows the fox‘s advice and stays at the humble tavern. He however disregards his advice when trying to retrieve the bird because he always used a fancy cage instead of the humble one which caused it to scream much like the tree here. He was caught and ordered to retrieve a golden horse which he failed in the same way and was ordered to retrieve a golden princess(probably in terms of hair and dress) which he also failed, but was given a different task. The fox helps him out all the way and lets him get away with the retrieved things, but before parting ways, he warns the prince to not buy „gallows meat“ or to sit near a well. Long story short, the prince ends up doing just that has he buys the lives of his brothers who messed up in the meantime and were sentenced to death and when they take a break, they push him down the well. But when they arrive back home, the bird doesn’t sing, the horse doesn’t eat and the princess won’t stop crying. The prince at the bottom of the well sees the fox again who scolds him for disregarding his advice and how he should let him die in the well, but feels sorry for him and pulls him out using his tail(I think there was some magic involved at this part, but I‘m not sure). When the prince returns to the castle in disguise, the bird starts singing, the horse starts eating and the princess stops crying and claims that her true love has returned. The prince reveals himself, he marries the princess and his brothers are punished. When he goes into the forest to hunt, he meets the fox again and asks him how he can repay him to which the fox responds that he should chop his head off and skin him. The prince doesn’t want to, but the fox begs him to do it anyway. The prince complies and after he‘s done, the fox turns into a prince because his curse to be a fox was broken. Strange ending, I know.

If I see a shipping comment about the prince and the fox guy I'll scream. Edit: *I freaking knew it*

"An old ugly kidnapper? Ew!" "Oooh, a handsome young kidnapper! I'd love to marry him!"

This Special Fox, It Has Powers of Shape-Shifting

the fox is the MVP in this story....

1:40 *Lemme just take a seat on my dead brother here.*