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Red Riding Hood / Crane

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Red Riding Hood / Crane

The wolf knocks on the door while Grandma lies in bed (GRIMM)

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Crane Fairy Grandma Grimm Hood Knocks Lies Tales Wolf


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Once upon a time in the late 19th century, a chilling scene unfolded in a quaint European village. In this photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we find ourselves peering into the dimly lit room of a humble cottage. The air is thick with the scent of woodsmoke and the quiet hush of an approaching storm. At the heart of the scene lies Grandma, an elderly woman dressed in the traditional attire of the time, nestled comfortably in her bed. Her face is peaceful, her breaths even and steady. Unbeknownst to her, danger lurks outside her door. The door itself, a simple yet sturdy wooden frame, stands slightly ajar, revealing a sliver of the darkened night beyond. The faint sound of a knock echoes through the stillness, sending a shiver down the spine. The wolf, cunning and ruthless, has come to claim his prey. But this is not the tale of the classic Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf as we know it. This photograph, a historical relic from the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich and often forgotten folklore of Europe. The Crane version of the Red Riding Hood tale, a lesser-known variant of the Grimm Brothers' classic, tells of a crane who disguises himself as the wolf, seeking to protect the young girl from the true danger lurking in the woods. As we gaze upon this haunting image, we are transported back in time, to a world where fairy tales were a part of everyday life, and the line between reality and myth was as thin as the crack in Grandma's door. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the power of storytelling and the enduring allure of the tales that have shaped our collective imagination for centuries.

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