Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
In this episode, our hosts explore the often-overlooked second half of the classic fairy tale, where the story takes several dark turns after the princess awakens.
In this episode, our hosts explore the often-overlooked second half of the classic fairy tale, where the story takes several dark turns after the princess awakens.
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.
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.