Aladdin is a folk tale most probably of Middle Eastern origin. Despite not being part of the original text of The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, it is one of the best-known tales associated with that collection. It was actually added by the Frenchman Antoine Galland, based on a folk tale that he attributes to the Syrian Maronite storyteller Hanna Diyab.
| Name | Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp |
| Aarne-Thompson grouping | ATU 561 (Aladdin) |
| Region | (Probably) Middle Eastern |
| Published in | The One Thousand and One Nights, compiled and translated by Antoine Galland |
About Aladdin
This Disney animated film follows a lowly street urchin as he attempts to use a genie's magic to woo a princess.
Achievement of Aladdin
The movie drew inspiration from The Thief of Baghdad film. The movie won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score.
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