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Zelta zirgs- "Golden horse" is a 1909 play written by Latvian poet Rainis, on the motives of Estonian fairy tales. It was initiated by the New Riga Theater as a fairy tail for children. The "Golden Horse" was written in a very short time, about one month. In 2014, an animated film "The Golden Horse" came out following the play's themes, directed by Reinis Kalnaellis.

Main character

 * Antiņš: The main character of the play is Antiņš, who is the youngest of the three sons. The rest of the sons are stronger and smarter, however, Antiņš has sincerity and compassion. When Antiņš has the opportunity to save the Princess, he will not settle for a moment.

Summary
The plot is based on a fairy tale of a princess who slept in a mountain for seven years. On a given day someone should climb a glass hill and move the princess down, if it does not, she will fall asleep forever. The winner will win the princess as his wife. The three brothers are willing to take part in the race. To the youngest brother, whom others consider to be a fool, the deceased father handed over the ability to withdraw the copper, silver and golden horse as a reward for protecting the grave. He goes uphill three times. In the third time with the golden horse, the youngest brother reaches the top of the hill and saves the princess. Follows the wedding, but the older brothers are envy.

In Latvia
The symbol of the glass hill form the play “Golden horse” inspired the architect Gunnar Birkert to create a building of the National Library in Latvia.