The light princess

The story follows a king and queen whose daughter is cursed by the king's sister, Princess Makemnoit, to have no gravity.

The princess floats constantly and never cries.

She finds temporary relief from her condition when swimming.

A prince from another country falls in love with her and volunteers to sacrifice himself to restore the lake that is her only source of gravity.

Through his sacrifice and her subsequent tears, the curse is broken, and the princess regains her weight.

The tale explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption.