Hungarian Folk Tales: The Pussycat Princess (S01E08)

[@sippingtea5602]

I like how every guy in Hungarian Folk Tales has a mustache. It’s like Mario’s extended family.

[@cosmicreef5858]

XD yeh it was a quite common style in the old days :D

[@szentineltorony4745]

Basically, almost every well known hungarian celebrity from the 1800's had mustache. From writers to soldiers, from farmers to politicians. Mustache was a trend.

[@samisafi00]

XDDDDD I'M DYING

[@TheSoradevil]

Same story in Polish fairy tales :D

[@Emppu_T.]

* " He is not Mario, but he is his cat marrying cousin ! " *

[@DefinitelyNotAnAlien]

Honestly, I'm just glad that this turned out to be one of those stories where, for once, the older brothers don't get mean and jealous of the youngest's good fortune. Even though the moments were very short, it was nice to see them interacting as actual siblings and sharing the happy ending together.

[@SerenityM16]

Emy XD Same

[@moirapalace3946]

It think it's because they married a baroness and a countess respectively, so they were still pretty well off in terms of finances and station. Plus, while not being as beautiful as the Cat Princess, I'm sure their wives were still very easy on the eyes.

[@taisnardy7406]

Oh that's because they married together, not youngest married first

[@lesbianspacecadet]

Well, realisticly, back then they WOULD probably murder theyr brother, since it was a royal family

[@reyjr3608]

i like it..not too much drama.. xD

[@kuramasfoxyrose]

The prince spent the whole story either napping or complaining and still got the best prize. Hurray for being the youngest child in a Hungarian Folk Tale.

[@d.cs.j.2513]

In these folk tales usually wins the youngest so it gives hope that even if you are the smallest, weakest, poorest you still could become the best.

[@WadeAlma]

The princes are caked up too.

[@stars7902]

*laugh in youngest child privileges*

[@DSan-kl2yc]

Heh to be fair, the other brothers did even less.

[@goatcheezius2399]

Maybe it's more about the cat being patient and forgiving in order to get what she wants

[@beloved_war_machine]

The most unrealistic part of this story is how the cat walks behind the prince instead of walking right where he's going to step, and making him trip.

[@moirapalace3946]

This made me laugh way more than it should have. 😆

[@Hinatachan360]

Spoken like a true cat owner.

[@scp--297]

So true.

[@ANTIZIONIST2011]

Actually lol'ed

[@galubyovo4061]

ASDFGDHKJL

[@RikkiJVelez]

"Lie down and take a rest." That's pretty much how I deal with all my issues.

[@pigeon7446]

#relatable

[@t.fairuz29]

I'd give you a high five but I'm just too lazy.

[@lilinlilin6862]

Same🤣🤣🤣

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

My goodness! You sure need a magical cat bride. Go and find a deep dark forest though. You never know.

[@AshHeaven]

I wish I could too.

[@porshane]

I like the fact the brothers were not jealous and were still happy with their brides.

[@user-fermayder]

Si eso si son hermanos😁👍

[@evelyntroxell4685]

Yes! I was just about to comment this

[@ChandraGunawan-p8w]

Well they're the Sons of Wise King Of course They will appreciate everything despite it might not suit them.

[@rebeca828]

I agree! Happy story all around

[@tsulee7876]

What I really like about this story is that it shows that the other brothers weren’t jealous of their younger sibling, they were curious about everything, but showed no signs of jealousy. Instead, they were happy with what they received, and happy with their wives.

[@heiwiik8744]

I agree. 200th like!

[@tsulee7876]

HOLY SMOKES! 220 LIKES!?!?!?!??? Thank you everybody! 😄 Edit: 😊

[@alexdejesus582]

Agreed. The whole story seems to be about not being bitter about how lucky others are compared to you, and just being content with your lot in life.

[@esmekmgh323]

Agreed.this story shows the color of true people

[@AshHeaven]

A cat is fine too.

[@misamisa712]

The moral of the story: it’s impossible to say no to a cat.

[@saphiriathebluedragonknight375]

Just ask ever cat owner ever.

[@WadeAlma]

A cat is fine too.

[@funnyman3488]

​@@WadeAlma Ayo 🤨

[@GauravSharma-pk7xt]

I was looking for the moral, lol

[@excribain]

Should I marry my cat?

[@spacewar]

Didn't think I'd see one without any murder, threats or jealousy. It was nice.

[@batsaranganerdene6911]

Space War but it had envy

[@LightieeT]

Loi G Danny not much

[@zephdo2971]

@@batsaranganerdene6911 it's a good kind of envy like a friendly rivalry

[@PhongTran-uc6mk]

Moral of the story: *A cat is fine too!*

[@MolecularMachine]

Now that's a well-aged meme

[@armore6250]

FURRYS!

[@fernandovaldez9263]

Phong Tran.?

[@elishaterencio2097]

Lol bestiality? 😂🤣😂✌

[@shadowki5687]

@@elishaterencio2097 Better than going back empty-handed

[@EddVCR]

Finally, an animated story that doesn’t automatically vilify cats! I grew up in Japan, and there are plenty of folktales there that show cats as benevolent creatures. There’s even a story with a cat wife. The newlywed woman named Miu, to save her husband and the village from starvation caused by a huge rat infestation, turns herself into a white cat. The cat, while normally quiet and gentle, turns into a ferocious huntress by day and tirelessly chases away the rats from the village. While everybody thanks and praises the cat, she would not accept any warm hearth or whatever scraps the villagers could manage to offer. Instead, she would silently turn away and go into the husband’s small run down house at the edge of the village and stay closely by his side. While the husband mourns for his missing bride, he finds solace in the cat’s companionship. At the end of the story, he lovingly pets the cat beside him and asks the cat if she might know where his wife might be. Upon which she simply quietly meows, “Miu.”

[@KeikaZ]

the japanese on their way to craft a melancholy story for why a cat says meow

[@operagirl0101]

I thought they say "nyan" for cat sound in japanese

[@EddVCR]

@@operagirl0101 They do, as well as nyaa, mew, mee, etc, the main one being nyan. An affectionate way to say cat (kind of like “kitty cat”) is nyanko!

[@falconeshield]

​@@EddVCR Even Sicilian cats have an accent. They say Miaaaa!

[@EddVCR]

@@falconeshield That’s adorable! 😻

[@persephonethebookdragon9520]

First rule of Hungarian fairytales, never make a kitty cat cry. This has become my favorite fairytale from Hungary, I love cats and I love Fairytales.

[@nightraven5710]

I almost cried when I saw the kitty crying. I don't know why. I really love cats!

[@persephonethebookdragon9520]

I love cats too, I have three at home. :3

[@EddVCR]

Those are wonderful passions to have! I too love cats and old stories :)

[@persephonethebookdragon9520]

I have loads of books at home, books, cats, and tea are wonderful items and they even better when you put them together.

[@WobblesandBean]

Me too 💜 We really don't deserve cats

[@GhoulyRooly]

I noticed that 2 Hungarian stories I’ve seen so far include 1. A talking animal 2. It being magic 3. Our main protagonist is a prince 4. Who happens to be the youngest of 3 brothers 5.ends up with the coolest chick in the end

[@analyticaltomato]

Pirhana Plant also the good guys are blonde, thin and have really pale skin, the bad guys (if there are any) are more heavy-looking, darker skinned and black-haired. I know that’s just because when the tales were written racism was a normal thing, but it’s still interesting to think about

[@revsnowfox5798]

@@analyticaltomato Lol I mean old Hungarians didn't ever see black people, so the villains being darker wasn't a product of racism. Ever since the dawn of time, black/darkness was associated with bad things because the night is generally dangerous.

[@Osvath97]

@@analyticaltomato Yeah no. These stories were "written" at a time where most average village people had not ever encountered someone from another race. It was not something average people thought about.

[@a.s.3267]

Someone commenting on one of the other of these tales said the 'witch' was darker because, sadly, Roma (i.e. gypsy) people looked darker and there was racism towards them.

[@AshHeaven]

It is more colorist than racist. I think most of these characters are meant to be Hungarian or at least European.

[@LordQuintix]

I'm starting to believe that Hungary was once a very magical place.

[@TomekhaMcCarthy]

I agree

[@DonyThimskit]

How is it now?

[@violavago5388]

​@@DonyThimskit it's in the middle

[@nuraby_9228]

All the magic was lost at Mohács.

[@HannahZiad]

This cat is giving out suductive vibes lol that tail thoe... 🤣😂

[@xhappyponyxwasmyoldname1395]

Jesus, alright

[@emilyhuber4372]

It sure is a TAIL. (Its a cat pun) 🐈

[@Emppu_T.]

It's borderline burlesque !

[@peachchi3367]

Oh mai shit 666 likes

[@tomsmurf4225]

*A C A T I S F I N E T O O*

[@LaraRenee42]

On one hand I'm completely enchanted by this, but on the other hand I'm a little sad the prince never had faith in the kitty cat until she showed herself as a beautiful princess.

[@spleens4200]

Would you marry a cat?

[@LaraRenee42]

@@spleens4200 In the setting of a myth/legend/folklore, absolutely. Kindness is always rewarded in those stories, and usually more so if you are kind through blind faith.

[@damotoneko1500]

If this was adapted now i would personally like it if his faith was tested and his loyalty unmoving thanks to how well she treated him. That despite her being a cat, her dedication and hard work would lead the prince to accept no other bride and that his honesty in turn would turn her human.

[@tappydani9378]

@@damotoneko1500 I would totally get behind a movie like that!

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

I agree. I was actually expecting him to show kindness and loyalty, and then to see that rewarded. I enjoyed the story, but was disappointed about that aspect.

[@unsee9788]

This made me learn to have patience when looking for love, but it also made me think that the writer of the story didn't have that many pet cats.

[@autumngalix4616]

You can't expect a princess who was turned into a cat to actually act like a real cat do you?

[@goatcheezius2399]

@@autumngalix4616 Aesop told a story where a cat and a prince loved each other so much Venus turned her into a princess and they got married. Sadly one night she hopped out of bed to chase a mouse and Venus punished her by turning her back into a cat.

[@moonlight3589]

moral: you need to be the youngest for everthing good happen to you

[@kjam9085]

There is a historical reason why usually the youngest boy is the hero. During the medival times in Hungary( and in other middle Europian countries) the oldest boy inherited the fields, the second was sent to study( if they had enough money) and become a priest or a notary. The youngest one was in a bad situation, and he had to work in other people's field. That's why he gets the girl and the fortune in these tails, to represent that even when someone in an unlucky situation can make his luck and have a great life. I think it's s great message.

[@moonlight3589]

@@kjam9085 oh interesting

[@hazimhamid4992]

Also, the youngest always been in a vulnerable situation where the older siblings might kill them

[@kjam9085]

@@hazimhamid4992 I don't think that this happened commenly, maybe it's just a symbol of sibling rivalry.

[@sharlemon08]

I'm the oldest😂

[@0deadx21]

Gold, silver and diamonds seem to be a trend.

[@jmtoobin]

Well, in this story’s context, it’s not too hard to understand why. Gold, silver, and diamonds are minerals with yellow, white, and grayish white colors that correspond with those of certain flowers. Such flowers can include daffodils, anemones, or daisies (to name a few).

[@norasullivanhorner4764]

and of course the fact that they’re, you know, precious metals and diamonds and very valuable

[@amarketing8749]

@Mullerornis Thank you for that wonderful vit of history. Love hearing about the origins of fairytales.

[@Bacillus4]

Three daughters also.

[@Emppu_T.]

Must be a Minecraft thing

[@SaberToothWhiteLion]

This is a perfect story for people who like cats. (Edit: Thanks for all the likes guys!)

[@fluierasoanaalina7919]

Or me

[@alzoe4235]

I have been summoned

[@spookeeznuts3284]

And furries

[@petersalucci5444]

SaberToothWhiteLion That’s basically me cause I have five cats and one of them is Named princess

[@persephonethebookdragon9520]

I have three cats, and a collection of Cat things (Books with Cat stories, Cat ear headbands, Cat cups, etc.) You called ? :3

[@keiroty7187]

The kitty is so cute and fair

[@theresahall6197]

There aren't many kitties who aren't cute. Mine make it hard to be annoyed with them when they are so cute.

[@oanaalinaeinarsen5238]

Such cutie cat, cutest

[@datemasamune2904]

Cat waifus are apparently a global thing, and not just Japanese. XD

[@SarinaSeffer]

Don't compare a beautiful Hungarian short story with that disgusting thing called anime, which treats women like an object.

[@datemasamune2904]

@@SarinaSeffer Yo, cat women are part of Japanese folklore, genius. Anime didn’t create them.

[@Im.Yer.Huckleberry]

​@@SarinaSeffer The irony of your comment tickles me 😂

[@osazewarner6653]

​@@SarinaSeffernow y would u think all anime show that kind of thing....... one realy shouldn't judge something without knowing the full picture

[@Official_Roseplaz_200]

I agree @@SarinaSeffer

[@tratanlightbreaker6029]

I like how in those stories everyone is so casual about everything. Just imagine first thing someone says to you ever is "I'll marry you"

[@DimitrijDimitrij]

I love how it's not called "The Cat Princess," but "The Pussycat Princess." 🤣

[@SarinaSeffer]

Scary

[@DimitrijDimitrij]

@@SarinaSeffer ?

[@rekaalma3928]

no because it has kind of two cat variations in it but it could have been called catkitty thats the only thing i don't like in this translation

[@DimitrijDimitrij]

@@rekaalma3928 yeah

[@LookingGlassAlice8]

There’s often napping involved in all of these fairytales 😂

[@Emppu_T.]

Marrying a cat? Take a nap!

[@strawberryguts8513]

It kinda makes sense though,Its a fairytale,Normally what children listen to before they fall asleep

[@AngelaMerici12]

@@strawberryguts8513 Makes a lot of sense.

[@HJBae-hl1ck]

there's just something about the narrator. he's voice is so soothing and comforting.

[@gaborvoros7354]

In the original Hungarian version, this part was narrated by an actress

[@dirtygiraffe]

Okay, so I have a cat; I have natural blond hair; and I have not one, not three, but *two* eyes. But non the less, every time I try not to worry and lie down and rest, my problems never go away, they just grow bigger and multiply while I'm resting. What am I doing wrong? Should I try marrying my cat? Or am I forever doomed cause I'm the oldest of three siblings?

[@aurea.]

I've consulted a strange old woman living in the forest near my home and her diagnosis is clear: you are indeed doomed for being the eldest. However, she recommends you comb your hair at a river during a full moon, spin on a spinning wheel the night after at the same river, and play a sad song on a flute on the third night, again at the river. Only then will your problems go away. Either that, or the river's fairy will throw you across the country, could be one or the other. Good luck!

[@LostArchivist]

I was gonna say that everything was fine until I saw that you were the oldest of three siblings. That's basically like treason, heresy and murder all rolled into one around this comment thread kingdom. Just in case, better throw you in the Fungeon. Have fun! My gingerbread guards will stop any intruder and no one can break through the hard caramel doors!

[@iwontbesilenced2321]

oh dear God. have you seen a fox somewhere? if you have this might be a sign that your youngest sibling is stealing all your fortune and the fox is helping him / her. you must not be comforted by the fact that you have two eyes for the three-eyed sibling of yours might be watching you all the time and you might not know for you think she / he only has two eyes. when she / he's asleep, sneak to her / his bed and check the forehead for any sign of third eye. then, if there is none, go to a river and sleep there. you shall find in your dream a wise old lady who knows all. follow her guidance. act like you are told. be sure to listen to talking trees, grapeplants, ovens, wells, and dogs. you are in grave danger of either overflowing jealousy to your youngest sibling which might cause you to murder him / her or being cursed by some random wizard which is just jealous because her daughter couldn't marry the king. so act wisely, young man, and you shall find your fortune and live happily ever after. and you shall probably marry your cat.

[@EppleDoodle]

Have you tried asking the goat?

[@ninepillarsofsalt]

hahahaha!

[@nnna_]

That’s it. Guess you’re marrying the forest, buddy.

[@dorkaeszterbecsjanszki]

It's so nice to see, how they translate these tales so more people can watch them! As a Hungarian, I grew up watching these charming folktales, and I'm so happy that there's a way to share this part of our folklore💕🇭🇺

[@ingridsommer2232]

As a romanian, we also watched these videos and loved them! You have great fairytales

[@dorkaeszterbecsjanszki]

@@ingridsommer2232 Thanks😊💕

[@8lifeisamovie8]

ugyanez jutott eszembe. Igazából miden ország megengedhetné magának, hogy legalább angol ha nem is szinkron, de legalább felirat legyen mesékhez, filmekhez.

[@GreatTaiwan]

This is a French folk tale originally

[@brianaschmidt910]

American. I love the designs and am jealous of your comfy beds. ( they look like clouds to sleep in)

[@JulesThePsion]

Damn! These princes be THICC!

[@ratqueen2052]

Jules Sylvester I was waiting for that!!!

[@AngelaMerici12]

God, yeah.

[@bonehead9668]

Jules Sylvester i was thinking the same thing!

[@MountTheodore72]

I thought i was the only one who saw that.

[@marelicainavokado]

They're not even remotely fat(ish), just healthy. Jackie Chan wouldn't have looked even remotely sexy if he looked like a typical skinny Asian.

[@AngelaMerici12]

Who wouldn't find a bouquet of flowers made of gold silver and diamond more beautiful hahahaha!! That King!

[@roguefortcookie9517]

you should be a little suspect when a cat has a human face and apparently opposable thumbs

[@1..0w0..3]

And if it talks to you.... and puts you to sleep when you're stressed..... and once u wake up it gives u free gold, silver and diamond stuff...

[@AshHeaven]

True

[@glowworm2]

The pussycat is so cute!

[@acla9000]

She's really adorable. :)

[@Emppu_T.]

Worthy of marriage!

[@phamtommangle2.099]

@@Emppu_T. Indeed. I'm a girl, btw

[@AnaxErik4ever]

I heard this story before, only it had the title "The White Cat". It's like a role reversal version of Beauty and the Beast.

[@celticpoet21]

Yeah, you'd be surprised just how many animal bride stories there are.

[@AngelaMerici12]

More like the princess and the frog.

[@Marisha0111]

There is a Russian fairytale named frog princess. It's very similar to this one.

[@alicewilloughby4318]

Yes! With elements of The Princess and the Frog, as well!

[@alicewilloughby4318]

oops, I realized only after I'd posted my last reply that people had already made the same observations!

[@Katherine_The_Okay]

I love this tale. It's like a magnificent mashup of Frog Prince and Puss In Boots and, as others have mentioned, no rivalry, trickery, or jealousy between the family members. Everyone gets their happy ending and harmony prevails. That makes me happier than it has any right to.

[@somehuman1901]

That king has one hell of an arm.

[@vilistarlight10]

Ikr XD

[@voidedwinner1478]

Happens when there is no queen

[@zestytriss5282]

I am so proud for the prince that he got married to a cat girl

[@SarinaSeffer]

SCARY

[@raccoonchild]

The animation is so expressive and adorable, full of little gestures. The cat in particular is incredibly cute 😢

[@moonkisseddreamer]

See! This is what I wanted from the Fox Princess!!

[@iwontbesilenced2321]

that would make the ending gay and i would've fall for it omg

[@buzzpl0x645]

brah

[@marelicainavokado]

The kitties are adorable. It's nice to hear a story where cats aren't evil.

[@Michelle-iq2yp]

Moral of the story. Go marry a cat.

[@JayTohab]

Advice for life.

[@ruuoxi]

i've read the same plot in russian folk tales, but the princess was a frog and the story went longer for the princess was the daughter of the ocean and under a trial and tribulation from his father, and the prince must help her before he can marry her.

[@CatCheshire]

In Poland we have a similar legend too. But frog was like fairy-god-mother and gave him everything youngest prince need

[@beatawisniewska2403]

alajanu do you happen to know the name of this folk tale?

[@CatCheshire]

@@beatawisniewska2403 I think in my book of tales it was called "czarodziejska ropucha" - in English "enchanted toad" or something like that

[@beatawisniewska2403]

alajanu dziękuję!

[@CatCheshire]

@@beatawisniewska2403 proszę bardzo ;)

[@HB-ud5fg]

Moral of the story: don’t get married, just buy a cat! (Side note: I also like how time actually passed before these two got married.)

[@kimberlykenyon9440]

Those are some amazing brothers, most stories include the brothers as at least being jealous if not malicious

[@fluierasoanaalina7919]

In beginning poor her,she cried because he laughed at her or not hugging her.But good that he took her later

[@vilistarlight10]

The snuggle is real :D

[@MilkteamochiUwU]

My grandmother would tell me this story, however it was slightly different! We're Indian, so maybe that's why? Anyway, in our version of the story there are 7 brothers and they each shoot an arrow. The youngest brother shoots an arrow into a forest tree, where it lands on a branch with a monkey. The prince marries the monkey. All the other brothers' wives mock the monkey wife. The King (father of all princes) decides to put all the wives to a test to see which one should rule his kingdom alongside his sons. The monkey bride wins all these tests. How, you ask? Well, she's actually a beautiful princess stuck in a monkey's skin. The young prince who married her is surprised when she wins all the tasks and decides to spy on her at night when she takes off her monkey skin to do the chores around the house. While she's busy, he burns the monkey skin, freeing her from whatever curse was put on her, I presume. Anyway, they live happily ever after ruling the kingdom. Pretty similar I'd say ❤

[@AdmiralWinfrey]

There are a LOT of versions of this tale, all over the world. Sometimes the cursed princess is disguised as a filthy peasant, sometimes she's an animal, sometimes she's a withered old lady. They follow the same basic format, though.

[@shriyapalsule4790]

Im an indian yet i did hear this exact tale! Tho the princess was a frog or something

[@NessLover94]

I am impressed the cat could fix these things so well!

[@aurea.]

2:11 That is the face of a man who knows he has some explaining to do to his family

[@robynmontgomery9826]

How sweet and charming! My own cat is not a princess (at least not that I know of) but she certainly thinks she is.

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

I call shenanigans. No way he kept coming home without cat fur all over his clothes.

[@vidyarajesh6675]

The animation is unbelievably beautiful

[@Miztli3]

I've watched this like 10 times I am not even kidding, love the music, the violin that plays when the pussycat princess comes on screen is lovely. And the music for the sound effects. Also the pussycat tears and the little meow. Omg I love this so much

[@4oska763]

I'm so happy I found this channel! The art style is giving me nostalgic feelings, it really reminds me of old Polish cartoons.

[@TomoyoTatar]

its so refreshing to watch something so positive and happy before sleep in such a disturbing dark world. You guys give me happiness if only for a moment. I can actually fall asleep like I did when I was a little kid.

[@nagywywy]

Hungarian: My sweet little fiancée English: MY DEAR BETROTHED

[@ClassyChassiss]

"I'm trying to go into the forest to find a human bride, but I'm dummy thick and the clap of my asscheeks keeps alerting this weird cat"

[@nairda55555]

"A Cat is Fine Too"

[@blondie4750]

We have something similar in Lithuania, but instead of throwing them in the air they shot arrows and were told to retrieve them. Instead of a cat there is a swan, and the swan does all the work herself. Its a much longer story than this but its really fun to see something different

[@minervasucicorbegoso2097]

Ohhhh! Exactly! This is the version I remember!

[@kriegermaria9923]

Like Odette Swan princess

[@vixenmare9478]

So cool i want see thst story too what was story's name ? :)

[@zh_bd]

I’m from Ukraine and this is the story I remember!! There is even a Soviet cartoon about it

[@annikalapudas9742]

In the Finnish version the bride is a mouse and in the Russian version she is a frog :)

[@KeriaJakLove]

The part where the cat proposes to the prince is so cute and funny especially when she starts crying for him and he accepts due to it X3 I suppose the moral of the story is to not be always so sadden of the hand your dealt with since it can actually turn out better than you can imagine?

[@Raizelash]

Loll I am from Myanmar and this tale was also told in Myanmar version by my grandmother, it was slightly different but same

[@gisellechausse5261]

The eldest son's crown is bronze 🥉 the middle son's crown is silver 🥈 and the youngest son's crown is gold 🥇 Foreshadowing that the youngest son would have the best bride

[@HD-mp6yy]

The eldest son's crown is copper. In Hungarian folktales Copper, Silver, and Gold are very common. I have never seen bronze.

[@macybowles2612]

I’m an adult, why do I keep watching these????

[@anonymus2964]

Because you enjoy them? And as an adult you can do whatever you want? :D

[@HungarianFolkTales]

Enjoy! :)

[@kratoselricsuzumiya8345]

Because people never get to old for wonderful stories

[@alfiona7951]

I'm an adult and I watch them as bed time stories. They relax me and the animation is beautiful.

[@tangytablets5150]

Such a nice ending. Everybody goes home happy.

[@ilivory974]

I don't care how unrealistic it is. You just can't deny it is gorgeous. Well, I liked the story anyway

[@Ziffelzoovop]

I like that the older brothers weren't jealous or anything. So often the other siblings tend to have nasty intentions in stories such as this.

[@labelledamedumanor4876]

There are similarities between this tale & the Russian Fairytale the Frog Princess, except the Russian story doesn't end at the wedding. The prince has to do battle with the evil sorcerer who cursed the princess in order to keep his wife.

[@tochan91]

You can find the same story in The tale of a thousand and one night with similar plot :D folk tales are worldwide though.

[@TheRealVivia]

LaBelleDame DuManor that’s sound badass af 10/10 would watch

[@barvinok1808]

@@tochan91 no, it is because russians stole everything what see. Even their popular mayrhoska is stolen Japanese forums, their balalayka is stolen Ukrainian bandura, and even now they are selling Ukrainian children

[@musicgirl12357]

This reminds me of a French fairy tale I read called the white cat. An aging king tests his three sons on who is most worthy to be king. The first task is to find the smallest puppy in all the land. The sons go off and the youngest goes off in the forest and meets a white cat whom he befriends. The cat gives him the smallest dog so small it can fit in a hazel nut. Then the king asks for the finest muslin in all the land. The youngest goes into the woods meets the cat and cat give him the finest muslin. The final task is to find a bride. The naïve young prince goes to the forest and asks the cat for help. The cat says to find his bride he must cut off her head. The prince very hesistantly does so and she becomes a pretty princess. They move to his kingdom, get married and live happily ever after. The end.

[@fixedassets9061]

It's probably because cultures mixed centuries ago in between neighbouring countries.

[@sallylemon5835]

But cutting off head... It is mean to do that to a cat

[@nikocat2008]

Wow IT is really similar. IT can have some celtic origin. Or we exchange the story when Napóleon attack Russia. IT would be nice to know?

[@Poopsiesnoodles]

Old king:so who have you found Youngest prince:so like I found this cat-

[@tudorrenegade7052]

I love these tales even If I'm a grown man.

[@Passions5555]

Folk tales are for everyone!

[@mlgwolvesmeep]

I've never heard someone laugh so terrifyingly

[@linarinna]

I have been obsessed with Hungarian folk tales for the past week now, and I love the animation and narration so much!

[@TheLambdaTeam]

Lesson of the story? Never ignore cute kitty-cats, especially those with a lot of cattitude; one of them might be a beautiful princess!!!

[@agett12]

The King was low key practicing divination

[@sahilonpc9250]

whats that

[@agett12]

@@sahilonpc9250 fortune telling

[@sahilonpc9250]

@@agett12 ty

[@Splat654]

These cartoons have exactly the same vibes as old USSR cartoons but because i am unfaliliar with them they tend to seem so odd. Really males you wonder about how different yet similar people from different background are. And absolutely lovin these animations by the way.

[@UnknownWorldMusic2]

Like Soyuzmultfilm!

[@sirhandel6966]

So that's who all these cat girls on discord are descended from

[@kittyfox7]

The cats were so dang cute especially when she told him to sleep omg

[@kelly_seastar]

I thought the prince was gonna become a cat

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

That would have been a far more interesting story.

[@KKristof100]

That would have been like Shrek...

[@СашенькаНастечик]

@@KKristof100 like Tiana’s story

[@quietdignityandgrace]

I've been bingeing your series, and I keep expecting a moral. Then I realized they are just stories, not fables. Still, great fun.

[@SarahGreen523]

I need to know the pussycat princess' back story. Why was she turned into a cat? What did she do? Who was she before she was cursed? These are important details.

[@SariaSchala]

There's a French version called "The White Cat" that goes into the cat's backstory.

[@SarahGreen523]

@@SariaSchala Thank you! Going to look it up right now!

[@messymermex]

I’m also wondering about the other cats, the ones that come out of the tree. Are they also cursed or normal cats? If so are they waiting to get married to a human? How did they get the flowers? Questions I need answered lol.

[@yvonneburns2786]

The tree is the doorway to the cat kingdom.

[@alyas6375]

Whenever I visit my family and these tales are on tv I still watch them with my father. These stories are ageless....

[@Passions5555]

This show comes on TV?

[@heidikamil]

When I was little, I once loved my old cat so much, I keep wishing that he would turned human and marry me… He died couple year’s later, it was there I learned that nothing in life is a fairy tale 😢

[@cinnamoomilk]

I am deeply concerned that there is a mad person out there throwing out curses all willy nilly to the point everyone is like, "People cursed? It do be like that sometimes."

[@KhmerTarotReading]

Talking Cat isnt normal think prince think

[@RoninCatholic]

You never can tell if you're in a fairy tale. Natural born animals can speak as eloquently as humans transformed into animals pretty often.

[@fiore4379]

that cat design is adorable c:

[@BAmbre-ud3xe]

I just drew a 60page comic adaptation of the tyrolian version of this tale for my master thesis, so I was really happy to be able to watch another adaptation, since they're so rare !

[@the_jackman26]

Is there no place to see it?

[@BAmbre-ud3xe]

@@the_jackman26 I do have a few sneak peeks posted there, but that's it. Also, for now it's only in french, but I should get around to translating it.

[@BAmbre-ud3xe]

@@the_jackman26 Sorry, I sent you a first answer twice, but unless i'm lagging, it looks like it doesn't show up ? Maybe i said a word that youtube banned...? I was saying haven't posted the comic yet but I will later this year !

[@cynthiaxiong6096]

I'm 17 and I still like listening to these tales. It's really wonderful that they are not forgotten.

[@赤バニー-y9c]

Prince : **has mostly the amazing stuff** Family : *WHERE* Prince : i dont sleep and tell

[@WCHMN3]

I never would have expected to find a channel about our folk tales. Much less in english.

[@angi3529]

When i was a little girl, my mom always told me this before sleep. I’m hungarian.

[@ktt7027]

I love the music that plays when it cuts to the cat in the forest.

[@rimtj5525]

And that's exactly what my Cat does when I'm having troubles, she just lays on my head as to say "lay down and take a rest"

[@thimization]

This is now the second Hungarian noble to be cursed into a cat until very oddly specific things happen to them. I want to know the story of how THAT keeps happening...

[@WobblesandBean]

Is anyone wondering what happened to all her helper cats once the curse was broken? Just me? Ok... Also I think it's super cute that the prince was worried for the kitty when a lady suddenly appeared and he didn't know where the kitty had gone 💜

[@Domo947]

Hungarians make the best stories, I literally almost watched all of these videos!!!

[@Moemoepot]

1:27 They made him have the whole bakery

[@bertilleshirimpaka8696]

It’s amazing how I’m hooked on these folktales 😭😍

[@WakaDood]

Bruh he straight married a catgirl

[@villonagy787]

So beautiful cats and back into princess

[@dreamercreations2499]

Wait...so she could not turn back into a girl until someone asked her hand in Marriage right? But wasnt she the one that begged him to and wouldnt let him leave until he promised?

[@ProtonCannon]

Yes of course she begged hi, I mean she didn't want to be a cat forever. But the curse did not say that the one asking for her hand has to be in love with her, I mean how would the prince fall in love with a cat? He just to ask for her hand and seriously mean it. Yes the prince technically didn't have a choice but it worked out at the end.

[@dreamercreations2499]

@@ProtonCannon it said in the end that she could not turn back unless someone asked her hand in marriage. Think of how beauty and the beast works

[@1..0w0..3]

@@dreamercreations2499 At the start, the prince only said about how his DAD wants him to find a princess in the forest. It was only at the end, when the prince said that HE NEEDED a princess. So maybe only then the cat princess's curse was broken? Hence she couldn't turn back to princess until that scenario at the end.

[@janetmiller2160]

@@1..0w0..3 makes good sense.