ABSTRACT
The Danish term Eventyr derives from the Latin adventura and the French aventure. The Latin verb is advenire, meaning “to happen” or “occur.” The lexical meaning in Danish refers to an event or incident which to a significant degree is accidental or remarkable, especially one that is strange, surprising, or exciting. When used in the plural, the Danish may refer to erotic experiences or tales of love. Eventyr may also suggest a daring or even dangerous undertaking. In a third meaning, Eventyr refers to a story or tale about strange or marvelous events. These are usually fantastical stories, something that lies out of the norm. Eventyr may also refer to an implausible or untruthful story.1
