"The Tale of the Fisherman and the Golden Fish" is a folktale about a poor fisherman who catches a magical golden fish. The fish promises to grant him wishes in exchange for its freedom. The fisherman, initially content, returns home to his wife, who urges him to ask for more than just a simple wish. As the fisherman continues to ask for greater and greater things, his wife's greed grows. Eventually, they lose everything when the fish, angered by their insatiable desires, takes back all the gifts. The story serves as a cautionary tale about greed and the consequences of wanting too much.