The Little Mermaid: Love at First Sight or Lunacy? Unlike the Disney version, the original little mermaid has enduring messages about loyalty, women, and love …
Fairy Tales with Wolves: A Falsely Maligned Villain? Was the Big Bad Wolf really that bad? Or have wolves been given a bad wrap in fairy tales?…
The Power of Names in Fairy Tales Stories from all around the world reference the power of names to defeat, to create, and to protect …
Are Fairy Godmothers Turning Evil? Janette Rallison’s My Fair Godmother offers humor, adventure, and enduring messages for teen girls …
Hansel and Gretel: What’s Up with Cannibal Witches? Cannibalism is nothing new in fairy tales, but this witch was born from German lore and history …
9 Irish Fairy Tales Filled with Magic Tales from the Emerald Isle are filled with brave heroes, tricky fairies, and magic spells …
The Firebird: A Figure of Flame and Fate Magical birds are a staple of fairy tale wonder, but the firebird is the most dazzling of all …
Little Red Riding Hood: A Sexy Cautionary Tale If you think this story is about stranger danger, you might be in for a shock …
9 Spellbinding Japanese Fairy Tales Japanese fairy tales are filled with mystique, monsters, and ghosts. Here are nine stories I’ve found and enjoy …
Swan Lake: The Origins of My Favorite Fairy Tale Swan Lake may be a ballet, but it’s also my favorite fairy tale of all time for several reasons …