Rapunzel
Just because something is labeled as a fairytale doesn't mean that it is only for children. Rapunzel is a fairytale with adult themes and adult consequences.
Feb 7, 2007
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Diana Tierney
Teddy Bear
From their creation during the turn of the century to their firmly held status with American Culture today the Teddy Bear has a mythology all it's own.
Jan 8, 2007
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Diana Tierney
Frogs
It is somewhat surprising that the frog is so important to Mythology and Folklore. Being an amphibean that transforms it is a symbol for birth, death and rebirth.
Nov 11, 2006
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Diana Tierney
Peter Pan
The story of a boy who refuses to grow up is even more endearing once the events behind the legend are looked at.
Nov 4, 2006
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Diana Tierney
Hansel and Grethel
Everyone knows the basics of this story. However there is more that is usually left out in the traditional story telling.
Sep 26, 2006
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Diana Tierney
The Little Mermaid
Not every story in children's literature has a happy ending.
Aug 1, 2006
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Diana Tierney
Just So Stories
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
Jul 4, 2006
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Diana Tierney
Rumplestiltskin
The story of a dwarf who thought he had one quite the little bet. A story analysys of a Grinmm's brother's classic.
Jun 6, 2006
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Diana Tierney
The Sleeping Beauty
A look at two versions of the same story but with the same message.
May 23, 2006
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Diana Tierney