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The Fairy Tales we deserve
The Disney Stories that enchant us today are drawn from ancient, worldwide folk tradition. Some
folklorists believe that “Cinderella” in its most basic form-neglected youngest child is tested,
found worthy, rewarded with mat-dates back to the Old Stone Age.
Cinderella
Folk versions of Cinderella were related in hundreds of societies. In these stories, the “test” for
the unfortunate child is different. Our familiar Cinderella is magnificent and has tiny feet. By
contrast, the Japanese Cinderella gets her prince by writing a price-winning poem.
Other fairytales include:
1. Little Red Riding hood
2. Three little rabbits
3. Magnificent and the bests
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