Damsels of Death Ep. 3 - Hidden Worlds

<p>When this world feels oppressive, mean or cruel (gee, what's that like?) it's tempting to imagine another world to which we could escape. Stories like <em>Coraline</em> and <em>James and the Giant Peach</em> mirror those fantasies in a magical, and sometimes grotesque, way, and allow us to envision what could be. There's the good: Giant insects that demonstrate real friendship, a wise cat guide...And there's the bad: A narcissistic spider witch of Romanian lore who traps her prey using their deepest desires, for example. Come along with us as we explore the mythology and legends behind the women of <em>Coraline</em> and <em>James and the Giant Peach</em>, and imagine what could be behind the portal in your own hidden worlds.&nbsp;</p> <p>SFX/Music by Zapsplat.com</p> <p><u><strong>Links</strong></u></p> <p><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/coraline-beldam/erin-cody"><strong>https://www.ranker.com/list/coraline-beldam/erin-cody</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.bustle.com/p/coraline-was-inspired-by-a-folktale-thats-even-creepier-than-neil-gaimans-version-11994869"><strong>https://www.bustle.com/p/coraline-was-inspired-by-a-folktale-thats-even-creepier-than-neil-gaimans-version-11994869</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/beldan/"><strong>https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/beldan/</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://weirdfictionreview.com/2011/11/creepy-classic-lucy-cliffords-the-new-mother/"><strong>https://weirdfictionreview.com/2011/11/creepy-classic-lucy-cliffords-the-new-mother/</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman"><strong>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-uncanny-valley-4846247"><strong>https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-uncanny-valley-4846247</strong></a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>