In some Middle Eastern folk tales, a Sultan cannot choose which of his three sons—Hussein, Ali, and Ahmed—should marry their cousin, Princess Nouronnihar. He sends them on a quest to find the most "extraordinary object," leading to the discovery of a magic carpet, a telescope, and a healing apple.
A Spanish variation where a father marries his daughters to three lizards (who are actually enchanted princes), leading to a heroic quest by a younger brother to find his sisters. tripleprinces full
Horace Walpole coined the term "serendipity" in 1754 after reading a variation of this tale. 3. Variations in Folklore and Literature In some Middle Eastern folk tales, a Sultan
Historically, the most famous "triple princes" story is a Persian fairy tale that gave the English language the word In some Middle Eastern folk tales