Many people love the story of Sleeping Beauty, but most don't know about its slightly disturbing origins. Where did Sleeping Beauty originate, and what caused the changes in the tale? Are spinning wheels as dangerous as these tales would have you believe? Is Charles Perrault's version the best one? Spoiler alert: It is. Find the answers to these questions and more, only on this episode of Funklore.
(Content Warning: Non-graphic depictions of rape. Skip sections 14:00 - 15:32 and 20:50 - 21:35 to avoid)
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