Eight charming tales include the celebrated title story, in which a golden snake comes to the aid of a cruelly treated princess; "Companions of the Forest," in which a wolf, fox and lion become the best friends of a young hunter; and six other authentic tales: "Princess Red-White-and-Black," "King Falcon, King Dolphin, and King Stag," "The Enchanted Doe," "Rags-and-Tatters," "The Talking Tree," and "Bella del Mondo."

Biancabella -- Companions of the forest -- King Falcon, King Dolphin, and King Stag -- The enchanted doe -- Princess Red-White-and-Black -- Rags-and-Tatters -- Bella del Mondo.