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Snow White and Its Symbols
Well, DerdriuMarriner, number one can be seen as the number of protagonists or antagonists. It's too universal to be a fairy number, in my opinion.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
Frances Brundage, an artist of picture books and postcards
No, I don't think so. I don't know if one strip is absent or maybe there was an envelope with 'missing' months or something else. Sorry.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
The power of color red
From the top of my head I can say red (for blood) and black (for land) were used by Nazi collaborators in Ukraine in WW2. I am sure there are other examples as well.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
Oscar Wilde's Women
I agree with you, DerdriuMarriner.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
The Pied Piper of Hamelin - The Background of the Story
There is a memorial plate in Hamelin (centuries old) stating that many children were lost but there are no specifics about who, why, and how. The legend is unclear.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
Hansel and Gretel: Hard Facts Behind the Fairy Tale
The most popular version presents interesting dynamics where each of the siblings acts as the protector of the other for some time. I vote for this one.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
The Goose Girl by Brothers Grimm
I believe the magic worked more as a reminder, not as protection.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
The Puss in the Boots
At the moment it is believed the version from Persia is the oldest with a cat. About mammals - it's normal to 'use' animals which are seen and interacted every day, I suppose.
Tolovaj, 3 days ago
Walter Crane: His Art and Life through Illustrations
Yellow Books were inexpensive picture books offered at train stations at the beginning of the 20th century. They were very commercially oriented.
Tolovaj, 5 days ago
What Keyword Research Tool To Use?
Yes, DerdriuMarriner, there are numerous courses. Some are very expensive, raging up to several tens of thousands of dollars. But you can start on YouTube for free and have a good headstart.
Tolovaj, 5 days ago
Interesting, unknown and fun facts about The Little Mermaid
Undine is considered as an 'artificial' story by a known author who used old myths and legends to construct a solid story for a specific audience.
Tolovaj, 5 days ago
There is a Google alternative? Really?
All alternative searches should give alternative results. But don't forget the personalization and always evolving AI.
Tolovaj, 5 days ago
The Frog Prince (aka Frog King)
Interesting question, DerdriuMarriner. I think we could find several similar stories all over the world, especially in mythology.
Tolovaj, 5 days ago
The Many Tones and Undertones of Color Pink
At the moment, thanks to globalization, pink is mostly associated with girls while blue is acceptable for everybody.
Tolovaj, 5 days ago
Sleeping Beauty: Facts
Definitely, DerdriuMarriner!
Tolovaj, 5 days ago

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