Many fairy tales have their roots in a much darker past, but these origins are watered down to make the tales more wholesome or moral. But did the story of Hansel and Gretel really stem from a case of entrepreneurial intrigue and murder in 17th century Germany? And did the Grimm Brothers know more than they were letting on it their version of the story? Why do the illustrations in their book look so similar to modern day locations? In this episode of The Folklore Podcast, creator and host Mark Norman examines a case to which their is certainly more than it seems at first glance.
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FOLKLORE IN THE FIELD - Gunnella Thorgeirsdottir and Tommy Kuusela
Episode 139 - THE EXORCIST LEGACY
Episode 138 - THE AMAZING CRISWELL
Episode 137 - THE BEAUTY WITCH
Episode 136 - SCARLET
FOLKLORE IN THE FIELD - Diane Rodgers
Episode 135 - AFRICAN FOLKLORE
Episode 134 - VERGE
BONUS FEATURE: Lauren McMenemy
Episode 133: DEATH FOLKLORE IN 19th CENTURY ENGLAND
Episode 132: EXECUTION BALLADS
Episode 131: THE OTHER PATH
Episode 130: HOODENING
Episode 129: INTO THE FOREST
Episode 128: WILD
BONUS FEATURE: Camilla Bruce
Episode 127: RACHEL ANN HARDING
BONUS FEATURE: Stephen Volk
Episode 126: THE TRICKSTER
Episode 125: GIRLS' CARNIVAL MORRIS
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