The Dark Origins of Cinderella

The video explores the dark origins of Cinderella across various cultures, including Vietnamese, Brothers Grimm, Indonesian, French, Russian, and Greek versions. Each tale presents unique and often grim twists, such as revenge, spirit transformations, and family betrayals, contrasting with the sanitized versions popularized by Disney.

What moral lessons can be drawn from the various versions of Cinderella discussed?

How do the different cultural interpretations of Cinderella reflect societal values?

What is the fate of the red calf in the Russian version of Cinderella?

How does Little Saddle's story end in the Greek version of Cinderella?