Fairy Tale Flip Ep 8: Donkey Skin

Can you imagine the fear of losing the sun every winter? Would it ever come back?In episode 21 of Fairy Tale Flip we journey into the snowy landscapes of Finnish mythology to explore the enigmatic sorceress of Louhi from the Kalevala. Together we unpack the cultural and historica ...  Show more

In Finnish mythology, Louhi — the powerful and mysterious ruler of Pohjola — grows jealous of the light and comfort enjoyed by others. To assert her power and plunge the world into darkness, she steals the Sun and Moon, hiding them away where the land is cold and bleak.When the w ...  Show more

In The Fairy Tellers: A Journey into the Secret History of Fairy Tales (John Murray, 2022), Nick Jubber unearths the lives of the dreamers who made our most beloved fairy tales: inventors, thieves, rebels and forgotten geniuses who gave us classic tales such as 'Cinderella', 'Han ...  Show more

Fairytales and Short Stories - Hans Christian Andersen - Volume 1 - Book 3

Title: Hans Christian Andersen: Fairytales and Short Stories Volume 1, 1835 to 1842

Overview: Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 - August 4, 1875) was a Danish author. Although a proli ...

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were two brothers who sought to build a collection of stories that while both mystical and dark, were also tales of morals and values. Join Dave and Greg as they look at some of those iconic tales and discuss the contrast to the Disney versions they develo ...  Show more

In this narrative analysis, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson breaks down the Grimm Brothers’ “Hansel and Gretel,” revealing the psychological and symbolic dimensions hidden within the classic tale. From the selfishness of weak fathers and malevolent stepmothers to the false promises of hyp ...  Show more