The First Wicked Stepmothers: A Brief History

Опубликовано: 18 Март 2026
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Cinderella, Handsel and Gretel, and Snow White were all victims of an evil stepmother, a popular fairytale trope that has been used repeatedly throughout films and novels ever since. But where did the trope of the wicked stepmother come from? In this video, we explore some of the earliest tales of wicked stepmothers from ancient mythology and history.

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