Egle was the youngest daughter of an old man and his wife. While swimming with her sisters, a serpent crawled into her blouse and promised to come out if she agreed to marry him. Unable to refuse, Egle accepted. After three days, all the serpents in the land came to take Egle as the serpent's bride. Egle lived with the serpent for nine years, during which they had four children. Egle longed to visit her family, but the serpent set impossible tasks for her to complete first. With the help of a wise woman, Egle was able to wear down metal boots, spin silk from a toad, and bake pies without utensils