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Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White. Even Little Red Riding Hood. However, the versions of the stories most of us grew up on are watered down. They’ve been Disneyfied. The origins of these stories are much, much darker and not for the faint of heart.
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- Apr 30, 202436 min
The Juniper Tree
The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 23, 202437 min
The Robber Bridegroom
A finger saves a would-be bride from death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 16, 202433 min
Interview: Gregory Maguire
NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 9, 202442 min
Snow White
It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 2, 202433 min
Rapunzel
Not all maidens are helpless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mar 26, 202443 min
Sleeping Beauty
A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mar 19, 202435 min
Interview: Dr. Jeana Jorgensen
Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Mar 12, 202432 min
Little Red Riding Hood
The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White. Even Little Red Riding Hood. However, the versions of the stories most of us grew up on are watered down. They’ve been Disneyfied. The origins of these stories are much, much darker and not for the faint of heart.
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