Frog Prince

Cursed enchanted suitor

The Frog Prince is a fairy tale figure—a prince transformed into a frog by a curse, restored to human form through a princess's kiss or act of kindness.

The story appears in the Brothers Grimm and countless adaptations.

Figuratively, a frog prince is an unpromising person who reveals hidden worth: She thought he might be her frog prince.

Related

witch · true love's kiss · royal wedding · pond · lily pad · golden ball · transformation · curse · handsome · castle · magic · amphibian · slimy skin · Grimm · crown · promise · happily ever after · swamp

Categories
Opposites
transformation state

Frog Princehandsome prince

Attractive male heir

true form · the Beast · Beast · cursed princess · Pinocchio

fairy tale archetype

Frog Princeevil stepmother

Hostile second wife to father

evil sorcerer · wicked queen · dragon · ogre · Princess

romantic metaphor

Frog Princewolf in sheep's clothing

Concealed threat appearing innocent

Prince Charming · Bluebeard · snake in the grass · catfish · con man

Family

frog, prince, frogs, froggy, frogged, frogging, princes, princely, princess

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G