Sun, Moon, and Talia Transcript
Micah: 0:02 Welcome to Tales of Bedlam. I’m your host, micah, and with me today my lovely wife, who will […]
Micah: 0:02 Welcome to Tales of Bedlam. I’m your host, micah, and with me today my lovely wife, who will […]
What if the fairy tales you grew up with had a much darker origin?
Join us in this episode of Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the chilling 1636 version of Sleeping Beauty, known as “Sun, Moon, and Talia,” by Giambattista Basile.
Welcome to my deep dive into the fascinating history of one of the most beloved fairy tales, “Sleeping Beauty.” Today, I will discuss six versions of this story, each adding a new layer to the tale as it evolved over the centuries.
From unsettling themes of non-consensual acts and cannibalism in Troylus and Zellandine to the sanitized and romanticized versions by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, we promise you’ll never see this fairy tale the same way again.
Dustin (Sofa Sitter): 0:00 I’m good, he’s good. Micah (Knob Twister): 0:07 Welcome to Tales of Bedlam. I’m your host,
Can cunning and cleverness save an innocent lamb from becoming a meal for a host of hungry predators?
Join us on Tales of Bedlam as we unravel the final chapter of “The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy,” where Ilion faces emotional turmoil and a humorous mix of characters, including the return of Dr. Knowall and Death.
This episode is packed with daring adventures, from crossing treacherous bridges to encountering battling genii. Listen as the princess, guided by her magical talking horse, aids a genius and cleverly navigates suspicions about her true identity.
Micah (Knob Twister): 0:00 Is that some good honey whiskey. Dustin (Sofa Sitter): 0:04 It’s not got any honey in
What happens when an emperor demands sons from conquered kingdoms and faces the reality of no male heirs? Join us as we unravel the quirky Romanian classic “The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy” from Andrew Lang’s “Violet Fairy Book.”