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. Listen FREE on the player below. An e-magazine supplement for this episode ia available from the web store here The Folklore Podcast relies on its Patreon supporters to keep going and stay free to listen to. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider signing up with a small monthly pledge here. All patrons, even at $1 a month, enjoy various rewards.
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There is a piece of artwork which has been around for many years and has a long and involved narrative surrounding it. It may be found in thousands of homes in differing prints and is usually known as The Crying Boy. This image has a wonderful and fascinating urban legend attached to it - a legend which has been tracked and analysed for many years by Dr David Clarke, the guest on this episode of The Folklore Podcast. Is The Crying Boy really cursed? Find out its history in this episode. Listen FREE on the player below. An e-magazine supplement for this episode ia available from the web store here The Folklore Podcast relies on its Patreon supporters to keep going and stay free to listen to. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider signing up with a small monthly pledge here. All patrons, even at $1 a month, enjoy various rewards. Find out more about David on the Guests page. |
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