39. The Seven Ravens
Grimm Reading
English - December 15, 2019 00:15 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsSociety & Culture Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this week’s episode, a young girl embarks on a psychedelic quest to rescue her brothers. after their father accidentally turns them into ravens.
Glass mountains, dwarf butlers and helpful stars all make an appearance in the strange, gothic tale The Seven Ravens.
We discuss the significance of the motifs, learn about ravens in folklore, and contemplate a popular socio-historical approach to the meaning of the story.
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Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko
Other Music: Schubert's Serenade // Schubert's Impromptu No. 4, op. 90.2