The Singing Bone

"The Singing Bone" is a German fairy tale about justice and consequence. It tells the story of a murderous brother who kills his sibling and hides the body underneath a bone. When the bone is later dug up, it produces a haunting, musical sound that reveals the crime. The story emphasizes that evil deeds often lead to exposure and punishment, symbolized by the bone's enchanted singing. It highlights themes of morality, truth, and the idea that wrongdoing cannot remain hidden forever.