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Origins[]
The Golden Goose is a creature with origins in European mythology, legend and folklore.
In particular, they one breed is first mentioned within Aesop's Fables in the tale 'The Golden Goose', and another breed is mentioned by the Brothers Grimm in the tale 'The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs'.