Cinderella - Dark Original Version by Brothers Grimm 1812

This video unveils the dark and enchanting world of “Cinderella,” a story with ancient roots that stretch back to the era of oral fairytales, whispered through the ages. Originating from the heart of Germany, this narrative was meticulously recorded by the legendary Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm in the year 1812, offering a glimpse into a version far more shadowy and sinister than the Disney version we all grew up with. From mystical golden slippers to the echo of midnight chimes, this video promises to immerse you in the eerie charm of a story that has haunted and enchanted through the ages. This rendition is brought to life through cutting-edge AI animation, blending the ancient with the futuristic to cast a spellbinding experience.
Drawing from the profound insights of Marie-Louise von Franz, remember that all fairytales act as a mirror to the collective unconscious, unveiling universal themes and archetypal characters that resonate deeply with the human psyche. This story transcends its narrative to become a guide of symbols for the process of female individuation, reflecting a feminine journey towards psychological integration and self-discovery. Through symbolic language akin to the dreamscape, “Cinderella” presents not just a tale of trials and triumphs, but a pathway to understanding the deeper layers of personal growth and the archetypal journey ingrained in our collective heritage.
P.S. Text to the version used: sites.pitt.edu/~dash/type0510...
P.S.S (There are many variations to this fairytale, they are all slightly different and all of them are valuable)
P.S.S.S I’m sorry I mispronounced the word “hearth” 😆🫣

[@ecuadorexpat8558]

The Brothers Grimm were my ancestral uncles from Kassel Germany..they travelled all over the regions to collect their stories from Old people and Story Tellers . My mother had a First Edition signed of Grimms Fairy Tales

[@robynw6307]

Wow! How wonderful.

[@elenalatici9568]

It's wonderful to know that someone has an actual connection to them in the present. I have always thought of them as long ago and as far away as their stories, all of which I read again and again when I was a child. Thank you for posting. I know there is a movie about them, but I've never seen it. I'll look for it and hope it will be factual as well as entertaining.

[@kanekwehntarakenguelph6]

There's a Cassel in Oxford County in Ontario, Kanata/Canada.

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

Marie Antoinette (The Last Queen of France) is my ancestral cousin discovered through analysis of my DNA. Hence, my weakness for cake.

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

She 'Had' a First Edition? What happemed to it?

[@bradleydawson9043]

Left out the ending where the two sisters' eyes are pecked out by the pigeons. The Grimm's folktales are dark indeed.

[@IamcoolBunny369]

That is scary and the part where thye cut off parts of thier feet is so scary

[@K-bq3lv]

Apparently the exercise of fitting feet into shoes has deeper and darker connotations.

[@evaggelia-stylida]

​@@K-bq3lvit is to fit the mold , specific ideals for what is considered beautiful, eg slim waist, big breasts etc

[@user-tq9pv1zw6x]

I never thought much of Cinderella's father for allowing his wife and step-daughters for treating his natural child in the way they did.

[@maribelgranados80]

He was deceased therefore he couldn’t really have much of a say in this. Can’t stand up for your child, if you’re not walking the mortal plane.

[@isobelduncan]

In the Grimm’s earliest publications the stepmothers were originally the heroine’s *real* mother. They changed it soon after as they viewed motherhood as sacred, partly due to how much their own relationship with their own mother. Plus there’s a golden unspoken rule in fairytales that it’s ok to kill your stepmother but not your real one.

[@leslieortenzi8875]

​@@maribelgranados80But I don't get why this wasn't mentioned in this video. Maybe an editing oversight?

[@Wyrdwisdom]

So many different versions of each fairytale!

[@aprilwhitaker9806]

Uh...he died!

[@zahramansour5353]

Their dresses are magnificent. So much prettier than the ones at the met gala and so on point for the theme. A garden of time.

[@Swnsasy]

Absolutely! I'm in awe

[@defender4004]

You left out the end, where at Cinderella‘s wedding the doves pick out her stepsisters eyes.

[@denisebatts3414]

I have to say those gowns are beautiful

[@juliadawnyel3648]

Artwork is breathttaking

[@UglyAmandasBeautifulWorldTarot]

It's AI, hence the extra fingers.

[@jn8922]

It's AI generated. You can also create art like this

[@ala4737]

@@jn8922what program or app do you use?

[@amiadaron]

Absolutely

[@AustynSN]

This story was pretty sloppily constructed. It failed to mention the fact that Cinderella's father had died. The step-mother pretty much disappeared until the end, with the eldest daughter taking most of her role. Finally, it left out the part where the birds pecked out the eyes of the step-family.

[@kericorley9387]

Don't forget the images of 8 horses, yet the story stated 6 horses.

[@mousemd]

I have that story. It doesn't mention the father. I would assume that he didn't pass. The way he let his wife treat his daughter. Not cool.

[@AustynSN]

@@mousemd The father dying is pretty much a standard story point of Cindarella. (Though this version is still pretty sloppy for not mentioning it.)

[@amandabanks8627]

Depends on the version. There are some where he was still alive and let it happen

[@danacanevari4674]

Where can I find that version?

[@t.wilson9432]

The sisters had their eyes plucked out by the doves in the original story...😮

[@violetcarson5532]

Whhaaaaaattttt!!? 😮😱

[@t.wilson9432]

@@violetcarson5532 truth...read the book..☺️

[@joandoring935]

Yikes!😮

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I didn't know that!

[@beccaboo3040]

Crows in the version I know.

[@liloleist5133]

Degrading others to make oneself look better will not be rewarded with success. Lift others up with love and encouragement and your soul shines in heavenly splendor🥰

[@greggoreo6738]

Well. Said!

[@DiosaDe1So1]

And let it be GENUINE love and encouragement, without degrading others to make oneself look better. Too many evil hearts in the world, pretending to be saints. This is why genuine love has already won...

[@tinatieken8840]

Cinderella was always my favorite fairytale.

[@suecrosby481]

Every time you said”herth”😩

[@SpiritGirlSF]

Text to fake voice narration all AI generated. Isn't it fun?! NOT!

[@lindickison3055]

Hearth doesnt rhyme with Earth!

[@dotlaowai]

Rhymes with Garth (Brooks)

[@Wyrdwisdom]

@@SpiritGirlSF No, unfortunately I'm not an AI voice and I accidentally pronounced it wrong multiple times! 😅 Oops! But i'll never get it wrong again after this experience, i know that much! haha

[@dianeoxendine7619]

Forgot to note the bad treatment started after father died

[@paulinescholz7896]

There is more darkness and evil in this world than you can imagine!

[@bonnieyuse5876]

That Was A Dark Version....... But what Beautiful Drawings!

[@silkytp789]

Yes! Well done and detailed.

[@dawnlinnell]

Its all AI

[@Limogi]

AI generated.

[@PrinzeDemagio]

The drawings are exquisite

[@rswow]

@@Limogi AI would know that 8 is not 6, no?

[@leamichelleGemini]

I don't care what nobody says "You did a very good job"! It made me 😢 cry how beautifu this story was told!! 👏👏💯💓🫂🙏Thank you ❤

[@rochellesummers8894]

Thanks for the truth of Cinderella! Brothers Grimm are real stories! God bless us all AMEN!

[@paulatreat2496]

The paintings are beautiful Thank you for giving the carriage horses feathers (fluffy feet). I work with Clydesdales and don't see them in media very often

[@bettinanielsen6336]

There is a saying in Denmark : chop a heal, clip a toe, which is a direct thread back to this story. It refers to tying yourself in knots to get what you want. I was told this original version as a child, as well as other Grimm "fairy tales". And they work so much better.

[@dkf315]

Prince to Cinderella: try on this shoe Cinderella: (pulls out the other shoe while thinking, 'hell no am I going to wear a shoe filled with blood.')

[@iramsavir5631]

😂That’s what I thought too! Yech!

[@shaaperamakepeace6375]

​@@iramsavir5631😂😂😂

[@namemeniks]

This is for all the people with the pronunciation problem with the word hearth. It is one of the words that depends on your place of origin. Both "harth" and "herth" are correct. Same that herb is correct as "erb" and "herb."

[@Heartwing37]

Haha…came here for that! 😂

[@MagMaybe]

This an AI reading, not actual person. And no, there is no other way to pronounce hearth- and it is not like "erb" "herb", because one starts with "h" and other doesn't. The word is 'borrowed' from the French, who employ the silent H. It evolved into Herb in the mouths of the English. Adaptations across borders occurs with thousands of words. Technically speaking, "erb" is the historically correct pronunciation, but this does not apply to hearth in any way, since there h is not silent.

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

I'm descended of "hearth/harth"

[@michellemorring8015]

I feel I was strangely lead here to see this now. The doves 🕊 were a revelation to me from my past. Thank you ❤

[@TacDyne]

In the original tale before Grimm, the step sisters had their eyes plucked out by crows. :)

[@cassi.spring]

then this video is useless =/

[@jesoen89]

I thought it was the original version of this one 😅

[@rmp7400]

Many different folk stories (morality tales) different versions from different areas - all gathered by the Grimm Brothers.

[@dianadoos1944]

As a child,this was my favorite fairytale ❤

[@lavaunjohns7796]

I don't think I've ever been more impressed with a narrated and illustrated story before. Most illustrations are stills of other stories that don't coincide with the narration at all. Excellent!

[@Ninishiningleaf]

The power of AI

[@pacarter7169]

This is the first version of which there is no “fairy Godmother” but instead a magical tree.

[@dorisdittmer7750]

The tree represents the mother's soul, so she had a fairy mother😊

[@Homeschool-Define]

My full name is Cinderella. I really like all the different interpretations of “Cinderella” between writers and countries.These drawings are unique.

[@everywherenowhere6901]

AI generated.

[@tonpross]

Name checks out though 🤷🏻‍♀️ Cindy is probably short for Cinderella.

[@MouseyBelle]

I’m waiting for your beauty and the beast content. That’s my favorite fairy tale ever yet it has a disturbing backstory and it was based on a true story.

[@kayekaye251]

Well, I saw that online, a little history, and apparently they were happy together.

[@terrapoetrynmotioncooks106]

A true story? 🤔

[@sunniharley1745]

The artwork/pictures is astounding.

[@katrinachance]

Forgot the last part where the sisters are struck blind for the rest of their lives as punishment.

[@terramarini6880]

My mom had a really old leather bound Brothers Grimm tome and in it the sisters and their mother were made to dance in red hot iron shoes until dead. The olde, olde versions were dark indeed. Ariel won nothing and ended up sea foam, sleeping beauty was kissed while she slept but woke up birthing twins? Are we sure it was just a kiss and did he get consent? Hansel noted the witch could not see and when she asked for their finger through the bars of the cage to pinch she was gauging their weight, when Gretel gets eaten after she finds her finger "plump" he starts giving her a chicken bone to feel, he ends up shoving her head first into the oven. The tales were from a time that children had to be left to their own devices out of necessity and needed a healthy fear of the forest and strangers and disobedience to keep them in line and safe. Shame that book got destroyed from water damage that caused a ceiling collapse, would be worth something now.

[@jacijune]

​I didn't have no leatherbound one and I still read about the mermaid turning to seafoam etc. I guess it's what version you got to read. ​@@terramarini6880

[@jennya9838]

If your mother only knew, it would surely break her heart in two.

[@suecrosby481]

I remember that line from the Goose Girl

[@sharibigay4712]

There was an old black and white movie that followed this more closely then later ones. Although the pigeons said cook-e-da-coo, cook-i-da-coo, there's blood in the shoe, she's not the one for you.

[@Wyrdwisdom]

I’ll have to check it out!

[@masehoart7569]

German: Rucke-di-ku, Blut ist im Schuh - I do not know why Americans refer to a lot of fairytales as “dark, sinister” etc. I expected a little horrid twist but instead it’s just the original version I grew up with lol

[@amandabanks8627]

​@@masehoart7569The actual story well stories actually is

[@charlottewagner715]

A lot of irritable and ill-natured people have commented here. Either they never read the introduction or maybe it's their comprehension that's at fault. And / or their ability to concentrate and not to be so very easily distracted. "Wyrd" has done a very nice job here, and I'd like to congratulate them.

[@kristinwolf1165]

It was today that i learned why they called her Cinderella. This was a great telling of the story. That silver dress was stunning.

[@JGLy22086]

Really? You never read the story, I guess.

[@rayva1]

Wow! What beautiful illustrations.

[@tenaoconnor7510]

The AI pictures are hysterical. Victorian house. Modern appliances in old kitchens but nothing in the correct era. Wrong cemetery type. Clothing probably wrong too 🤣😂🤣 I noticed modern high heels on the girls 😂

[@krahzeekat6164]

You only look at faults. You must be an unhappy person

[@lightofthejul]

Yes ! The drawing are odd and obviously computer generated !

[@frankly1744]

Still, entertaining, but AI isn't all knowing, and lacking of soul (authentic character).

[@sahredavis2084]

Shut up he is pointing out an Error​@krahzeekat6164

[@LyddieR]

The illustrations are so beautiful

[@safiremorningstar]

This version that you're telling is a very different version than the original and yet it's nice that you put pictures and are telling a story that I'm sure a lot of people have heard in various forms.

[@IkaMillions]

Nobody Can’t stop what God plans for you

[@GiveHimGlory]

The Grimm Brothers version 😊

[@jjsalt1982]

Beautiful Cinderella story. This version is probably my favorite story out all Cinderella stories I've ever heard. Read too. Movies I've seen. I know this for a fact 😊. Every girl in the world always dream of her Cinderella night. Dancing the night away with her true love or a guy she mysteriously just met at a dance. Leave at midnight. Beautiful Cinderella dream for all girls.

[@user-tq9pv1zw6x]

The Prince was so blind and stupid that he could not recognize the woman he loved by looking at her face?

[@TurquoiseInk]

Yes and no. it's a wondrous story, but too much dreaming of a perfect prince and salvation through magical thinking to resolve problems can be not so great. It's good to talk to our girls so they are clear minded. I especially like this channel because it talks about the allegory in the story.

[@amandabanks8627]

​@@TurquoiseInk Cinderella actually waited on no man to save her.

[@skylarsartnphotography3450]

My all-time favorite was the movie Ever After with Drew Barrymore

[@lanecrescent4161]

Favourite?? This was boring af

[@MommaRichey]

They left off the end. That's the best part

[@LilDemona]

Yeah the birds peck out the evil stepdaughters eyes

[@amandabanks8627]

​@@LilDemonaIt depends on whose version your telling. Not to mention that European version sounds a lot like the Chinese one which is one of the oldest versions after the Egyptian one. by Grimms, Charles Perrault, the 500 folktales found a few years ago. Top that off with even Grimms tales May have been from other countries as they got the tales from wealthy friends who had governesses from other nations.

[@danmarquez3971]

Excellent remake of the story!! I love this plot more than the original. Cool AI imagery!! Great narration!! Rippy do! Rippy do! Job well done!!

[@lindalogan2688]

What beautiful drawings.

[@roxcastaneda]

I really enjoyed how you added the proper sounds at the right time.

[@NanaAmySpectreSeeker1111]

This treatment was actually common then.

[@user-zf2zr3to9f]

Always loved this version .

[@lindickison3055]

Cinderella was from Perrault. An early version gave her FUR slippers!

[@Nurseratched9274]

This denotes how evil many people are. They are capable of anything at any cost to achieve their mischievous and wicked ways not knowing God (symbolizing the white 🤍 pigeons - will pay back with retribution) The message is loud and clear. Beautiful story. Thank you!!

[@WadeRaney-vv5oi]

Always 💘this story 😀,Thanks👋

[@bgmaple47232]

This was wonderful. So different from the "usual" Cinderella story. I just subscribed!

[@professionalbystander2574]

Love the art! I enjoyed this. Thankyou 💖

[@martinevanloon2695]

I love the Grimm stories - so much better than the romanticised versions

[@JackieBlue65]

Kids had to grow up fast back then,when you died at 35 😳🫠

[@refaceremix4810]

I love the video of this story.... so cool!

[@crystalpananidis3021]

Looking forward to more stories

[@kam_lam13]

I like this version. I wish this was the one still told today.

[@amiadaron]

Whatta magnificent way to tell this story! I m so much hooted to see all the videos..

[@bettym.3996]

So it's the Kardasians!

[@Sungold0007]

😂

[@rb2945]

I love the story and how it was so illustrated thanks 🎉🎉

[@drscottydawg]

AI gets it right again, at least Cinderella was cooking with natural gas. The gas stove at 1:40 is quite a convenience for her. No trouble starting the stove here.

[@amcgee0668]

Lovely voice💗Well done.

[@user-xc1br1vo3d]

Interesting in this version stepsisters have more role than stepmother.

[@kimsim4647]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@SeleneBeatty]

What beautiful art work!! I’d never heard this version before. Lovely.

[@isaumar-ve8hs]

It has been researched that the original story of Cinderella goes way back to ancient Egypt, a version was also found in China before it reach Europe.

[@mayranoguera838]

I've always thought that the crystal shoe as either a metaphor or a riddle or simply that she just had a walk very carefully

[@newcreature222]

This very well executed nothing out of place and imagination in visual reality very well done 😊❤😊

[@alwayssunnycali1700]

These are some gorgeous animations 😍

[@sgs3576]

The original Cinderella story was written by a French author named Charles Perrault in 1697. The brothers Grimm wrote their own version based off of this one in 1812. The Disney version follows Perrault’s closely, it’s the version I read for a fairy tales class.

[@JLRGee45]

Love it❤❤❤

[@user-oc7ph2qs2e]

🫣, THAT WAS HORRIFYING. Cutting off heals & toes😧. No wonder they rewrote that sucker

[@TheDewynter18]

I ❤ the artwork for this😊

[@CinderellaSC]

Very impressive video 👧

[@anneb5603]

Those shoes are huge!!

[@user-gn8if3fq9j]

The prince can't tell blonde from dark hair.

[@doriangrey9702]

Not a gruesome telling. The prince is a rich idiot. The pigeons are awesome ❤

[@andiamador7156]

Cutting off a heel or some toes to get a fella is fairly gruesome. I suppose the prince wasn't such a rich idiot that the jeweled princess was all he was after. First appearances could certainly be considered to be a big part of it all --- or he was just really into tiny feet, after all.

[@stevenlewis1869]

It not about the Cinderella story. Take a closer look at the vibrant and vivid breathtaking art work. Very stunning art work. Love it!

[@jn8922]

It's AI generated :) you should try it for yourself. You just put in a description of what you'd like created and in a few minutes, you'll get options of the art to choose from and can customize

[@PaulWaak]

This has always been my favored version of the story

[@etempleentedu6878]

Loved it 💐

[@Gladwell.the.artist]

my everlasting question... how come the one slipper never disappears in all the versions...?

[@jamesrhettjr.3026]

❤ Fantastic redemption. Thoroughly enjoyed. 😅

[@cookingwithkira802]

Love this version

[@steveis33]

Love it,👍👏👏👏👏

[@Vicc24.200]

Cool!❤

[@donnadees1971]

This presentation Is magnificently drawn and colored. Who does this work?but…there were EIGHT WHITE HORSES! YOU SAID SIX

[@MegCazalet]

It’s all AI, love.

[@heatherfoster9450]

The skylights are looking great

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

AI doesn’t know how to count horses! The photos are gorgeous!

[@Jon-dw8sz]

Thanks for all the beautiful things even though I never get to keep them they make me feel beautiful while they last

[@iramsavir5631]

At least the slippers aren't made of glass because who could walk, much less dance, wearing slippers made of glass! It would have to be very thick glass too, to support the weight. They would be extremely uncomfortable. Pure gold slippers would be uncomfortable too. Maybe magic also made the shoes comfy. Apparently the stepsisters were impervious to pain since they cut off part of their foot and then shoved their bleeding foot into the hard shoe and were able to walk. Ouch! 😮

[@ZombicidalMadMom81]

Great job, can't wait to see more!

[@marianilsson8785]

Shout out to the pigeons

[@deliaruiz889]

I LOOOVED YOUR STORY. I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOU CHANNEL. VERY GOOD STORY TELLER.

[@helenawarsinnak]

**Please do more Grimm Tales!!! 💜🙏💕

[@kconnor4568]

I really don’t understand how people get so many different versions . I read up on the Brothers Grimm and their stories were definitely not the Disney version. They were all very grim and deadly. In all of of them the stepmother all are killed off by the heroes. The Brothers Grimm got their stories from interviews of the mothers in the local villages. The shoes from Disney were crystal but the ones from this story did not fit anyone. As the story progresses it says that both of the sisters cut off her toes. The stepmother and the stepdaughters underwent significant punishments until they were finally killed. So of course you know the rest of the story, OR DO YOU. I will leave the rest of the story up to you but find the original versions on the internet or at your local library.

[@gardenrose264]

So, the Prince didnt know the face of the woman he was dancing with???;

[@MyRx777z]

Hmm, this story is definitely different from what i had read. Especially at the ending, the 2 daughters were punished by crows or some sort and the step mother as well but i don't remember anymore it has been too long. I still had a book that had many other old folk tales from the grimm's

[@idongesitusen5764]

Interesting

[@evazigon5288]

Lovely presentation - lovely voice - and I just LOVE how you use the Past Perfect tense correctly!

[@marietellez6021]

Sweet

[@thisbushnell2012]

I believe there was an earlier French version, very like this one. That is the one I read, anyway.

[@PurpleReina]

Charles Perreault is the original author.

[@rowan5335]

It is literally impossible for 1 person to do this much work

[@Ninishiningleaf]

Ai art.