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Boots WalkerSeven-league boots Seven-league boots Element of European folklore Seven-league boots are an element in European folklore. The boots allow the person wearing them to take strides of seven leagues per step, resulting in great speed. The boots are often presented by a magical character to the protagonist to aid in the completion of a significant task. From the context of English language, "seven-league boots" originally arose as a translation from the French bottes de sept lieues,[1] popularised by Charles Perrault's fairy tales. This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2013) Hop-o'-My-Thumb stealing the Seven-league boots from the Ogre, by Gustave Doré Mentions of the legendary boots are found in: France – Charles Perrault's Hop o' My Thumb; Madame d'Aulnoy's… (Source: Wikipedia)
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