Unraveling the Dark Origins of "Hansel and Gretel"

Have you ever wondered about the grim origins behind your favorite childhood fairy tales? Join Fran from Melancholy Mentor and Evan from Mystery Mythos as we unravel the dark, fascinating story of Hansel and Gretel. Together, we journey through the original tale preserved by the Brothers Grimm, exploring its unsettling themes of cannibalism and survival. We also dive into the moral lessons of cooperation and self-preservation hidden in these stories. Our conversation shifts to a modern perspective, appreciating Angela Carter's literary contributions and re-examining the portrayal of witches, considering their historical roles as healers and midwives.Send a textSupport the showSend us an email to let us know your thoughts or if you have anything to add at ⏬⏬ [email protected] can watch the radio drama episode we are discussing on our YouTube channel :https://youtube.com/@melancholy_mentor