Tale of the Three Brothers
The wizarding fairy tale behind the Deathly Hallows.
The Tale of the Three Brothers was a fairy tale often told to wizarding children. Believed to be written by Beedle the Bard, it was published as part of a collection of his works called The Tales of Beedle the Bard. While most wizards viewed this story as one that taught children morals, such as humility and wisdom, others believed that the story referred to the Deathly Hallows, three highly powerful magical artefacts coveted by generations of wizards.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Beedle the Bard
- Collection
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard
- Subject
- Wizarding fairy tale
Facts from the source article.
Background
Many also believed that the three Peverell brothers were the inspiration for the story and that they first obtained the artefacts known as the Hallows. Anyone who managed to possess all three hallows was said to be a Master of Death.
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