Episode 61: The History of the Cannibalistic Fairytale
Episode description
Most fairytales have darker realities or cautionary themes lying underneath their cheerful exteriors. Some of the most famous fairytales are those written by the Grimm brothers, who’s stories are dark and filled with murder, mayhem, premarital sex, child abuse, incest, and wicked mothers. One of their most horrific tales is that of “Hansel and Gretel”, a story which nightmares are made of. The fairytale features famine, child abandonment, attempted cannibalism, enslavement, and murder. The origins of the story are equally — if not more — horrifying.
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Twisting Fairy Tales: The Dark Origin & Evolution of Hansel and Gretel — Caitlin Berve Author
The dark history behind Hansel and Gretel | SYFY WIRE
The Dark Side of the Grimm Fairy Tales | HISTORY
The Grim History Behind the Story of Hansel and Gretel - Bugged Space
The True Story Of 'Hansel And Gretel' That Will Haunt Your Dreams (allthatsinteresting.com)
Is Gretel and Hansel a True Story? Is the Film Based on Real Life Events? (thecinemaholic.com)
The Grim History Behind the Story of Hansel and Gretel - Bugged Space
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