Rumplestiltskin

Rumplestiltskin is a legendary figure from folklore, notably a fairy tale about a young woman who must spin straw into gold to save her life. A mysterious, magical man offers to help her in exchange for her firstborn child. When she later wishes to break the agreement, he tries to take her child, but she discovers his name—Rumplestiltskin—allowing her to outwit him. The story explores themes of cleverness, the consequences of deals with magical beings, and the importance of knowing someone’s true identity. The character has become a symbol of secret knowledge and cunning.