78. Little Brother And Little Sister

Have you ever been so thirsty you’d risk turning into a tiger? Can you die from an overly hot bath? Is there a dark side of the moon? Discover the answers to all this and more in our latest episode on the Brothers Grimm story Little Brother and Little Sister.

 

When an evil witchy step-mother turns her step-son into a fawn, he and his sister move into a cottage together. But when the fawn boy is chased down by the king's huntsmen, the king decides to marry his sister and it looks like we're due a happily ever after. But the evil step-mother has other ideas...

 

After the story, we discuss the confusing relationship the tale has with Hansel and Gretel before exploring brothers and sisters in fairy tales where we find ourselves hearing the brilliant story Nennillo and Nennella by Giambattista Basile.

 

This episode is Certified Grimm and may not be suitable for all listeners.

 

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Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko

Other Music: Brahms’ Rhapsody in G minor, op. 79 no. 2 performed by Martha Argerich // Brahms’ Tragische Ouvertüre performed by Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra // Brahms’ Waltz 11 performed by Martha Argerich