Why is the Hansel and Gretel story oftenly censored?

This is a quick answer - the Disney version of re-telling fairy tales has carried over to how others tell other fairy tales. Their idea was the public preferred softer versions of the classics to reflect the sensibilities of more modern times. Tru... read more

This is a quick answer - the Disney version of re-telling fairy tales has carried over to how others tell other fairy tales. Their idea was the public preferred softer versions of the classics to reflect the sensibilities of more modern times. read more

Hansel and Gretel (sometimes Grethel) is a famous fairy tale from the collection of brothers Grimm. It has amazing history and offers many astonishing interpretations. We'll start with short summary and slowly delve into its rich symbolism. Hansel and Gretel is an old story with always fresh messages talking about our deepest fears. read more

This explains why in so many variants of the Hansel and Gretel story, the witch (or in some cases, the ‘ogre’) is found deep within the forest. In the Russian legend, Baba Yaga (written down in Blumenthal’s Russian Folktales, 1903), the cannibalistic witch is also located in the mysterious woods. read more