German writers, the Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm and Jacob, practically created their own fairy-tale world in the 18th century. It is very many-sided - here are the heroes of the animal world, people, and very fabulous, invented characters. Many fairy tales have a folk basis, originate in ancient folk legends and stories. They were recorded by brothers, processed, and as a result, the heroes of these tales fell in love with young and adult readers from all countries of the world. These tales constitute the golden fund of European, world and German folklore studies.