This fairy tale tells the story of Two Eyes, a kind girl mistreated by her mother and sisters (One Eye and Three Eyes) simply because she looks ordinary, unlike them. A wise woman helps Two Eyes overcome starvation with a magical goat, but jealous discovery leads the family to kill it. Following the wise woman's advice again, Two Eyes buries the goat, from which grows a magical tree bearing silver branches and golden apples that only she can pick. This wondrous tree attracts a knight, leading to Two Eyes escaping her cruel family, finding happiness and marriage, and later demonstrating compassion by forgiving her repentant sisters when they arrive poor and seeking aid. The story highlights themes of jealousy, inner worth triumphing over superficial differences, perseverance, and the importance of forgiveness.

This fairy tale tells the story of Two Eyes, a kind girl mistreated by her mother and sisters (One Eye and Three Eyes) simply because she looks ordinary, unlike them. A wise woman helps Two Eyes overcome starvation with a magical goat, but jealous...

One Eye, Two Eyes and Three Eyes | Brothers Grimm Stories