Pied Piper of Hamelin
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The term 'pied piper' refers to the character in the German folktale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin,' which dates back to the Middle Ages. The story tells of a piper dressed in multicolored clothing who was hired by the town of Hamelin to rid it of rats. When the townspeople refused to pay him, he used his pipe to lead away the children as well.
مثال
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a popular character in children's literature.
- The story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin has been adapted into various plays and musicals.
- The town of Hamelin in Germany celebrates the legend of the Pied Piper with an annual festival.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the title character in a German folk tale and in a poem by Robert Browning