"The Golden Fish" is a popular folk tale about a poor fisherman who catches a magical fish that can grant wishes. The fisherman, after releasing the fish, returns home to share the story with his wife, who becomes increasingly greedy and demands more wishes. As the fisherman continues to wish for greater things, his wife's desires escalate, leading to unexpected consequences. Ultimately, the couple's greed results in losing everything they had gained, teaching a lesson about the dangers of excessive desire and the importance of contentment. The story is often associated with themes of greed, consequences, and humility.