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The Greatest Gift Of All

A folktale from Turkey

The Greatest Gift Of All told by Daniel Morden

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  • Story

    A King wants his daughter to marry, and so she announces she will marry the person who brings her the greatest gift of all. Three brothers set out to find the greatest gift and are each given items with magical qualities. When the princess falls ill, the brothers work together and use their gifts to heal her. With all three brothers using their gift, who should the princess marry? 

  • Why we chose it

    The dilemma at the end of this story always elicits thoughtful responses - who would you choose?