What is the scariest fairy tale?

Here are six classic — and classically disturbing — fairy tales that won't be adapted by the folks at Disney any time soon.
  • Sun, Moon, and Talia. ...
  • The Strange Feast. ...
  • Penta of the Chopped-Off Hands. ...
  • The Flea. ...
  • Aschenputtel. ...
  • The Juniper Tree.
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Are there scary fairy tales?

Rumpelstiltskin is one of those creepy fairy tales that stays with you long after you heard it. That's right, according to The Telegraph, the bizarre tale has been around for at least 4,000 years and is said to be one of the oldest fairy tales of all time.
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Who is the most evil fairy tale character?

The 5 Evilest Fairy Tale Villains of All Time
  • The Witch from Hansel and Gretel. This one scares me spit-less. ...
  • The Wolf from Little Red Riding Hood. I think the Big, Bad Wolf is the sociopath of the bunch. ...
  • The Wizard from The Girl With No Hands. ...
  • The Evil Stepmother from Snow White. ...
  • Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty.
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What is the darkest Brothers Grimm story?

The Robber Bridegroom is one of the Grimm Brothers' darkest tales. It is the tale of the daughter of a miller who is betrothed to a suitor by her father. She has a bad feeling about him and tries to avoid him, even thinking about him makes her shudder.
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What is the dark version of Cinderella?

That story, called Aschenputtel (Cinderella in the English translations), appeared more than 100 years after Perrault's version in the 19th century. Aschenputtel is a much darker tale. Cinderella's wishes come not from a fairy godmother but from a tree growing on her mother's grave.
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The Darkest Fairytale Ever Written



What is Rapunzel real story?

The story of "Rapunzel" is based on the tragic life of Saint Barbara, who is thought to have lived in the third century. The true story of Rapunzel is thought to be about a young woman in Italy named Barbara who was so beautiful that her father locked her away in a tower so no men could get to her.
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Are Grimm's fairy tales scary?

“Grimm's Fairy Tales, for example, are grim indeed,” he wrote, referring to the gory plots of Snow White, Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel. Grim, indeed. And exciting, too, to generations of children and adults for two hundred years – and perhaps for another two hundred.
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What fairytale is Coraline based on?

Neil Gaiman opens his book with an epigraph about fairy tales, and in a lot of ways Coraline itself is a fairy tale. It's not a Disney fairy tale, though; it's more Brothers Grimm style. The Grimm fairy tales were dark and creepy and a little twisted; Coraline is all of these things.
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What is the oldest fairy tale?

What is the oldest fairy tale? "Rumpelstiltskin" and "Beauty and the Beast" are two of the oldest. They're said to be around 4,000 years old.
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Who is the most famous fairy?

1. The Fairy Godmother (Cinderella) Cinderella is allegedly the world's favourite fairy tale, with hundreds of versions around the globe.
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What is the saddest fairy tale?

The Story of a Mother

This fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen is one of the saddest of his fairy tales and explains the lengths a mother goes for the life of her child. The tale was first published December 1847.
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Who is the first villain in fairy tail?

Zeref Dragneel (in Japanese: ゼレフ・ドラグニル, Zerefu Doraguniru), commonly known by his first name Zeref or title Lord Zeref is the main antagonist of the manga/anime series Fairy Tail.
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What are evil fairies called?

Perhaps the most terrifying of all fairies in folklore were the Nuckelavee and the Dullahan, beings so malevolent and dangerous that their very names are believed to bring bad luck.
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Is Sleeping Beauty Based on a true story?

The story of Sleeping Beauty was based on the fairy tale “La Belle Au Bois Dormant,” published in 1697 by Charles Perrault. This tale also served as the inspiration for the Brothers Grimm tale, The Briar Rose, published in 1812.
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Is Grimm real?

The True Story of the Real Brothers Grimm. Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm was born in January 4, 1785, in Hanau , Germany . Just over a year later, in February 24, 1786, his little brother Wilhelm Carl Grimm was born. Their father was a lawyer, and they had six more brothers and one sister.
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How do you break a fairy tale curse?

The only way to break this curse is for the cursed to have someone truly love you, through the transformation to becoming the Beast. Rod is shown to have this curse. The cursed target trades their voice for an important object.
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What is a dark fairy?

A Dark Fairy is either a Fairy who has turned to evil or whose powers become fueled by Evil and Darkness more like a Witch's powers while the powers of normal Fairies are fueled by Light. A Dark Fairy can also be a person who is able to become a Fairy but instead of gaining good magic gains evil magic.
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Why are fairy tales so dark?

Fairy Tales Are Dark For a Reason—They're Trying to Warn Us About Danger.
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What are the top 5 fairy tales?

10 Best & Timeless Fairy Tales For Children
  • Cinderella.
  • Beauty and the Beast.
  • Rapunzel.
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
  • Little Red Riding Hood.
  • Jack and the Beanstalk.
  • Sleeping Beauty.
  • Puss in Boots.
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Is Coraline 2 coming out?

Due to Coraline's massive success in both the Academy and theatrical arena, it naturally made fans assume there would eventually be a sequel at some point. Unfortunately, it looks as though the likelihood of a sequel ever happening has been shut down by Gaiman.
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How old is Coraline now?

Coraline is 19 years old today. The book. Not the girl. She's ageless.
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Is the beldam a witch?

The Beldam is a powerful and malevolent witch/fey creature and the ruler of the Other World, accessed through a small door in the Pink Palace. She lures children into her realm by disguising herself as their "Other Mother".
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Are fairy tales appropriate for kids?

But studies show that fairy tales bring significant positive results in the development of a young mind. Storytelling plays an important role in Early Literacy development. It acts as an essential building block to literacy. Children's imaginations are further enhanced through listening to fairy tales.
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What are some twisted fairy tales?

13 Twisted Fairy Tales By The Brothers Grimm
  • The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage. 'The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage' is a little tale about a mouse, bird and sausage who all live together. ...
  • Cat and Mouse in Partnership. ...
  • The Juniper Tree. ...
  • Cinderella. ...
  • Hans the Hedgehog. ...
  • Rapunzel. ...
  • The Three Snake-Leaves. ...
  • The Ungrateful Son.
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Are Grimm fairy tales appropriate for children?

Brothers Grimm fairy tales were never meant for kids | National Geographic.
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