# St. Joseph — Household Tales character guide

> St. Joseph in Household Tales by Jacob Grimm.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0210-st-joseph-in-the-forest

## Who they are

The foster father of Jesus, appearing as a helper in the forest.

## In the story

### [Children's Legends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/children-s-legends)

Featured as a wise and benevolent character in a children's tale.

### [St. Joseph in the Forest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/household_tales_se/chapters/st-joseph-in-the-forest)

The venerable old man who tests the three sisters with hospitality and generosity.

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