The Truth About Hansel and Gretel Episode 35 Supplement
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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.
This supplement is a full transcript of the original podcast episode.
This supplement is a full transcript of the original podcast episode.