The Disturbing True Origins of Sleeping Beauty

[@user-ey1wn9ml9p]

There is a part two of Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault when after being awaken, Sleeping Beauty and the Prince tied the knot and had twin children. Afterwards they went to go see the prince’s parents at his palace. The Prince’s mother is surprisingly an ogress and his father married her for wealth. Anyways, when the queen mother saw that her son is married, she became jealous and paranoid that her grandchildren will overthrow her. So she decided to eat both her grandchildren and daughter-in-law! She orders her cook to butcher the twins but thankfully the kind hearted cook hid the children away and instead served two lambs. As the queen mother eats her supper, she then orders the cook to also kill Sleeping Beauty. But again, the cook hides her away and instead served a hind. When realizing that she is tricked, the queen mother finally decides to throw Sleeping Beauty, the twins and the cook into a pit full of poisonous reptiles. But thankfully the prince’s father, the good king arrived from the war and throws his ogress wife into the pit instead. And everybody else lived happily ever after.

[@Quite_Rob]

Sounds very similar to the story told here. Minus ogres, and poisonous reptiles. Fire being the case of this story

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for sharing! :) 🖤There are so many amazing versions of this story. I decided to skip Perrault's version this time (as much as it pained me!) so I could explain Sun, Moon, Talia, which was printed earlier than Perrault's.

[@daftwulli6145]

@@The-Resurrectionists I always suspected that it had pre christioan origina since it has a lot of pagan motives in them, the wise women, the magic, some versions have fairies etc. But personally I believe germanic and or celtic is more likely then greek simply due to where we find the older versions, germany, france, italy, britain, all countries with a heavy celtic and germanic influence in the cultural roots. I was a bit surprised you interpreted the prick as the sexual awakening and period. I always interpreted it as losing virginity, since she gets pricked by all kinds of phallix objects in the stories and then bleeds. Then there is the whole on no we need to keep these away from her i.e. preserving her virginity, but then she makes a mistake and gets pricked anyway. Which then could mean her "sleeping"could be her being hidden away to not cause a scandal since she got pregnant and would never find a husband if people knew. It is also interesting that older version had 3 wise women, since that fits the motive of maiden mother crone that also has pre christian origins.

[@krisindaboyce2747]

Learning the truth behind the the stories is interesting. ❤

[@selbarton]

It sounds based on the "original" which is the r*pe by the king and her being woken by one of the twin's suckling on a finger. I don't recall the "murders" by the queen's order. I also don't consider being sexually assault good favor though as the moral was called.

[@billhull6842]

I love how you share what the original story was and not the crap they taught us in 1st grade with the water down cute version.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

The sanitised versions are but a shadow of their grim origins! Glad you enjoy them as much as me :) 🖤

[@ahar7624]

The water down cute version is nice for kids and age appropriate. What is wrong with having nice stories when you are a kid? If there were more nicer stories in the world it may be a much better place

[@cathygillis7083]

@@ahar7624 That leads to unreal expectations and disappointment

[@ahar7624]

@cathygillis7083 no it doesn't that is just rubbish psychobabble

[@SugarSwirl]

Imagine being so petty about not being invited to a party that you wish death upon a baby that was literally just born

[@binda33]

imagine knowing you need 13 gold plates but having 12 and just saying, "we'll just not invite one of the important people" instead of making a new plate or giving the king's own to that person instead.

[@rannveigiversen5578]

@@binda33😂

[@Moonewitch]

​@@binda33 #ThatPart 💯😂

[@farrinlandmesser]

See I don't think it was that petty hear me out (read) u gotta member she said that they were going to invite the 13 Wise women but didn't because they only have 12 plates so I don't think it was petty about no being invited but yes maybe petty due not hven a 13th plate look I get it 😂😂😂 thats y i dont invite unless i cn invite everyone 😂😂

[@oldsoullikemine23143]

I really love how deep you dive and how many angles you view while researching these! Thank you for your work and for sharing your findings with us!

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Each story's dark layers are a pleasure to uncover and share with fellow seekers of the macabre. Thank you for your kind words and continued support! :)🖤

[@katanaki3059]

Poor Catherine. May her spirit have peace. And revenge.

[@JMcK-sb7vi]

Gonna postulate that "pricking the finger" is referring to hymen, not period

[@SmartMoufShirts]

Entirely brilliant. I was particularly relieved when the chef revealed that he had substituted lambs for the children.

[@patricedesvarieux2856]

I just learned about Sun, Moon, and Talia today. Then I was watching a Malicifent documentary. Then your video popped up! Needless to say, your video stood out. Thanks again for a great video!

[@user-wi6cz4hh5b]

A documentary on Malicifent, was there any factual evidence in that story.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it :) 🖤Until our next dark delve!

[@queenligoo7556]

Oo info pls X

[@catherinegrewcock3703]

I find it quite uncomfortable these men had sex with an unconscious woman and no-one questioned it.😮

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

And the Snow White story-in the original Grimm brother’s story She is 7 years old. And the prince falls in love with her seemingly dead body in the glass coffin and starts to carry her off to his castle for…..um..reasons.

[@catherinegrewcock3703]

Exactly! It's deeply disturbing.

[@Saints_ravenfortheRainbow]

Yes. It still happens, Astral rape is a thing. Jinn, lilth, Incubus, elves, and goblin legends are the beings to have their way while people sleep. Sex dreams are not good.

[@andreannegarant6346]

Yes she adressed it and questioned it all along the video.

[@user-mz1kt6iz4e]

@@Saints_ravenfortheRainbow Sex in any form is not good, ..just Bad! ..Bad! ..Bad! So, everybody knock that stuff off, ..ok?!

[@Greye13]

I love being called a 'Darkling', it's so 'Me', lol.☺ "The Sleeping Beauty" is a timeless classic, whose roots are shrouded in some of the seediest behaviors/actions ever. Your research is top notch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.🌱

[@The-Resurrectionists]

I'm thrilled to hear that! Thank you for your support :)🖤

[@lyamainu]

I never made the connection between sleeping beauty and the immaculate conception before!

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Mmmm tangled thorns of myths and legends; my favourite!

[@andydavis8437]

That Catherine de Valour's body lasted 340 years is the most surprising thing. (interesting family lineage the Valois BTW). I think you should do Beauty and the Beast, it's even older with similar themes.

[@susiefairfield7218]

👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Against one perfect moment, the centuries beat in vain. -Terry Pratchett

[@Pocketfarmer1]

Catherine de Valois

[@The-Resurrectionists]

I shall certainly be diving into "Beauty and the Beast" for a future exploration :) 🖤

[@simonward-horner7605]

Another excellent exploration of this fascinating subject! Thanks. Poor Catherine of Valois, no peace, even in death.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Well, having two kids while you’re asleep isn’t creepy at all. No, not at all. 😳

[@roxannepearls901]

Have you gone through labor? Having kids while you’re asleep would be a blessing.

[@currentusername3533]

Yeah no it’s creepy

[@ricstormwolf]

This woman’s voice is very soothing, and these tales are fascinating.

[@greybeardcanadian1036]

A fascinating deep dive into the tale, and its sources. But what struck me most were the versions that included eating the children, which made me think of Titus Andronicus, and the myth of Procne and Philomela. I think it was possibly too distracting from the point of the story, which is why it got dropped by the Grimms and later versions. Very well done.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

That's a great observation! Thank you for sharing 🖤:)

[@saddaddrummer]

Superb. The work you put into these videos is amazing. On some other channels I have to admit to....erm.... skipping bits, but with yours I find I go back to fully understand the nuances of the story. I am so pleased to be a Darkling.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much, that makes me so happy to hear! :) And thank you for your ongoing support, I really appreciate you being here! 🖤

[@TheBlackelpie]

I wish I could say I was surprised by the fact that rape, statutory and otherwise, being not just unpunished but actually rewarded in these tales but, alas, such has been the bleak reality for women and girls through the ages.

[@andydavis8437]

One of the biggest misconceptions is the Knights code of Chivalry, which actually endorses such behaviour - so long as the girl doesn't "belong" to another knight.

[@TheBlackelpie]

@@andydavis8437 I'm so grateful we live in a time when this seems strange and wrong to most everyone. Did not know that about knights.

[@Loralanthalas]

Wait until you read the bible. Rape insest and pedophilia are all endorsed

[@ioofmoore5940]

Actually, back then, a girl was considered old enough to marry and start spitting out kids as young as 12 or 13. Even way older men, like, 40 years or more older!

[@andydavis8437]

Children could be betrothed from birth, they were often married at around 12 so the new family ties would officially come into effect asap, any older and one of the parties may change their mind or the girl may no longer be a maiden. A 12yo girl could be married to someone 60yrs old or even 6yrs old (If it were a noble or political union). The reality was that they would normally wait four or five years before they had children, it was very unusual to have kids at 12, especially since there were high mortality risks to young women giving birth.

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

I was surprised that there were no guards posted at Catherine Valois side to keep mischievous people at bay.

[@nschlaak]

A little-known factoid is that Rip Van Winkle's many great's ancestor was Sleeping Beauty.

[@S.Lethrud]

I have always wondered if there was a connection

[@RobertaReal7980]

​@@S.Lethrudme too

[@user-wi6cz4hh5b]

Meaning Sleeping Beauty is a fact.

[@user-mz1kt6iz4e]

@@S.Lethrud There sure was. Also, Van Rip Wankin' was, while not exclusive to either, an occasional diversionary friend of both.

[@janinebean4276]

The way they treated Catherine of Valois’ body makes my blood boil. It’s horrifying. Leave women alone!

[@peggywalker4081]

You had me mesmerized and hanging on every word. Well done! I will never think of Sleeping Beauty the same... 💙

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for your kind words and for joining me once again! :) 🖤

[@peggywalker4081]

@@The-Resurrectionists I will always join you in some of the most fascinating tales you choose to tell us. Now off for your latest video! 💙 I love when you drop us a new one!

[@kendn01]

The king eating his children reminds me of a Shakespeare play - can't recall the name of the play - but it certainly makes Shakespeare's use of violence make more sense, given the tales that must have been circulating around him for all his life..

[@adoxartist1258]

Shakespeare would also have known the Greek and Roman stories of the gods and titans, one of whom ate his own children. This is a very old part of stories and mythologies.

[@blindknitter]

You're thinking of Titus Andronicus. There are stories of Caligula cutting open his sister/wife/victim and eating their child.

[@taylortanner37]

​@@adoxartist1258the story of tantalus

[@tabbitee]

I think there are quite a few 'original' european fairy tales which involve fathers unknowingly eating their children, it's probably some symbolism we're too modern to pick up on

[@adoxartist1258]

@@taylortanner37 Thank you! It's been a few decades since I was in school. I remember the gist, just not all the deets. 🧓

[@Naiad24]

Sun, Moon and Thalia has always been a rather interesting and complex tale to analyze, in greater depth, the theme of the children and Thalia's murder, by the jealous queen, reminds me of the Greek myths of Hera chasing the lovers and children of Zeus, the element of vengeful women is very present there, nice video gurl ✨😊

[@MrSmiley1964]

Another fine presentation. What really interested me was how Flax seemed to be the common thread throughout all of these tales. Besides these guys having a go with a young girl who could not say no.

[@susannpatton2893]

Welcome back Madame Darkling Have been waiting patiently for you to post another truth behind the Faire tales of old. Thank you bestie

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for your patience and support :) 🖤

[@susannpatton2893]

@@The-Resurrectionists I appreciate your research and insights you bring to our farietales of childhood

[@jamessotherden5909]

I didn't realize how many different stories of sleeping beauty there are.

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

I love deep dives into these stories. As much as I love the children's versions, it's lots of fun to go back even further to get to the deepest roots of the stories and learn some things.

[@maryjoyspohrer256]

Actually, I've heard about Sun, Moon and Talia from another creator who does deep dives like this.

[@PaulMellender]

Sun, Moon, and Talia has some interesting features, especially the cannibalism. This taboo meal shows up in the story of Atli (Atilla), Thyests and Atreus, Lycaon (notably these have head, hands, and feet revealed to to cannibal), among others. Variations also include the Biblical story of the statue of Dagon. In Judaism the priestly ritual had an echo of this in blood applied to the earlobe, finger, and toe. In some stories the cannibalized figure is associated with Orion (who’s head, hands, and feet are features of the constellation). In the Orion related stories the victim is often eaten by a wolf (or transformed into a wolf after eating). The Hyades was depicted as a wolf (also a bull and serpent). In Arcadia a ritual was enacted where a stew would be corrupted with a piece of sacrificed shepherd boy (likely lamb). The unfortunate who had the flesh in their stew was driven off to wolf lake to live as a wolf for several years. If he abstained from further cannibalism as a wolf, he could return to society when his term ended. One further branch of this is found with the Norse Daedalus, Volund the Smith. Traditions of smiths as wolves were fairly wide spread (like the Greek Telchine). A remnant of the association was Volund’s home in the wolf dales. And of course, little Red Riding Hood.

[@Bethgael]

More likely, if Sun, Moon and Talia was based on Catherine because of her exaltation by Shakespeare, that the cannibalism part of the story came from his Titus And Andronicus, given the story is lifted as told in that play, and he was still part of "pop culture". The rest is also interesting, but folk stories are not based on an academic perusal of a story that most would never have heard of, but more on retellings of popular tales, reworked by different tellers (I mean, even Troyes' Lancelot was essentially a fanfic addon of the Arthurian saga mixed with a popular French tale).

[@GrandOldMovies]

Great research done here, plus lots of beautiful images used! I had read a similar version of Sleeping Beauty impregnated while she sleeps; interesting how in each of these versions, it's the baby, not the prince, who awakens her, as if emphasizing woman's maternal fate. As you note, it's also HIGHLY problematic. The Charles Perrault 17th-century version of the story is somewhat similar to the one of Talia, only in the Perrault one it's the Prince's mother who, jealous of her new daughter-in-law, insists on having not only the 2 small children but also the young woman killed and cooked for the Prince's mother herself to eat. Fortunately it ends with little damage done (but it might lead to some weird mother-in-law jokes!).

[@sammansfield21]

Another fantastic video. Keep up the amazing work ❤

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much :) 🖤

[@jasonuren3479]

Fascinating! Great research, thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@The-Resurrectionists]

I'm so glad you found it enjoyable! Thanks for being here 🖤 :)

[@D.Fay_Coe]

this is great content. very impressed with the research. thanks for all the work. I'm disturbed by the continued thread in these stories of necrophilia; the theme of sex with the dead does not place the thinking of those societies and the men in particular in such a good light. Apparently, there's an underlying belief that men are allowed any sexual pleasure, particularly if they are unobserved by others.

[@Bigbro28]

Geez, you’re good. This tale was brilliantly told. Please keep on keeping on. 🐨🇦🇺

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much! I'm grateful for your encouragement! 🖤:)

[@estellerobicheau852]

Would you consider doing the story behind Shakespeare's King Lear. I believe it was based on the fairytale "Love like salt ". Thanks love your stuff

[@user-xw3ru7xr2y]

Fascinating, enchanting, the visual illustrations rapturous, and the timeless female narrator's voice both mysterious and mesmerising. Once again, a tour de force!

[@mauricebate5069]

Yet again another wonderful and well made video 11 out 10 I've learnt so much about the stories different ideas !! Wonderful more please ! Best channel on U tube by a mile 👏👏👏👍🏼

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you! Your support makes all the hard work worth it :) 🖤

[@melissadahl7561]

I knew about Sun, Moon, and Talia but a lot of the rest of this was news to me. LOVED the stuff about Catherine of Valois cause I have always found her very interesting! Loved it and can't wait for the next video!

[@babetweirdgirl4103]

What's with the common theme of sexualizing dead women? Even the true story of the queen had people kissing and taking souvenirs. And the theme of men being somehow victim to beauty, so that they weren't held fully responsible. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@pamelalapierre6678]

To me your entire video was just FASCINATING and contained information that I definitely never heard before ( & I'm NO spring chicken at 63 !! ) . The history is very interesting & certainly not what many would have ever been taught -- in school or elsewhere . Thank you for your work .

[@iainmulholland2025]

Very good! Once again you explained the tale beautifully. As always a pleasure to listen to 😍.

[@Eyologist1]

I feel you've done an excellent job of researching the earlier tales of "sleeping beauty". Thank you for the entertainment. It actually sheds light on our history and culture. Blessings!

[@LeonTroutskiunplugged]

I very much enjoy these tales and their telling!

[@andydavis8437]

Back then, with no Netflix, these stories were how people learned to navigate the world of adulthood.

[@JungleJoeVN]

Thank you for your in depth disturbance of Sleeping Beauty's cadaver.

[@thisismetoday]

6:50 Themes of nature were present so much, because back then, EVERYTHING was dependent on and took place in nature. Central Europe was a big forest back then. People’s lives and deaths depended on the weather, good crops, gathering fire food, and bearable winters.

[@maria89479]

Naming twins- sun & moon is such a cute idea… I’d never do it. But it’s cute 😂

[@nawtygi]

Simply fascinating!! I truly appreciate your content, even though I’m well educated, I manage to learn something new from you!! Thank you for the hard work you put into your work! 😊❤

[@topsyfulwell]

What an amazing broad study you've presented. I can imagine the work you put into this. I love your insightful interpretations as well. Thank you!

[@angeloflight5148]

Well resurched my fellow darkling, love the way you put all this together ❤

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot! 🖤:)

[@raymondtillotson6985]

What did Sleeping Beauty say at the photo shop? "Someday my prints will come!"

[@katzsmith1781]

😁

[@bonniebrush94]

Perchance, did these "incorruptible bodies" spur the vampire legends?

[@francesbernard2445]

🙂The phrase "incorruptible dodies" is interesting. Maybe you are right by writing spur instead of inspire. On the other hand maybe what inspired the vampire only a legend is far more complicated than that. So be careful with how you spend your time and energy too. Good thing there is such things as what is called mechanical lifts and forklifts too. Otherwise we would have maybe all ended up being incorruptible dodies to be thrown into an incinerator for free in a scheme called socialism. Who needs a magical kiss when you have 'magical' mechanical help at work for long hours to get by well enough amid all of the socialists around at the time. I wonder who all holds the many patents required to invent those machines too now. Did a lot of those patent holders like a Mr. Nicola Tesla too maybe end up incinerated when no longer able to figure out how to keep on lifting and inventing and lifting again? Too bad Nicola Tesla didn't figure out how to invent hearing aids for himself too. If Nicola Tesla had got to invent and use hearing aids for himself worth buying at all in his old age then he could have continued to team up with women inventors too. Women inventors who were like his mom. As he got older it is possible that because he was losing his hearing in the higher frequencies slowly over time that was why he in his old age began to feel only annoyed when having to work with women inventors too. Who knows. If that had not been true maybe he would not have died sick and penniless only because a cord made of three threads is far stronger.

[@elliotjacomo6618]

Wow! You may have out done yourself with this enchanting tale. I was most surprised (pleasantly) by the 13th Cent Perceforest account. Wonderful.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot! 🖤:)

[@katdimauro9369]

My absolute favorite fairy tale! I love that it crosses cultures ad so much of our world does! We have so much more in common than what divides us!❤ God bless!

[@ayanoaishi8489]

Sleeping Beauty was always my favorite princess so it’s really cool to learn about the origins of her story

[@TheCommonGentry]

were glass sepulchers for saints a thing when the most famous version of Snow White appeared?

[@_mrcrypt]

Glad it was lamb… 👍 What a lovely, thorough video! Thank you! 🍷

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Yes, me too! Glad you liked it, thanks for the support! 🖤:)

[@thehomeschoolinglibrarian]

Another amazing video and such an odd story. My daughter who is 5 is obsessed with Disney Princesses and both Sleeping Beauty and Snow White have this theme of a princess being poisoned or cursed into Sleep and awaken by the kiss of a Prince. The princess even in the Disney versions have almost identical personalities and are the perfect feminine ideal for the male dominant culture.

[@badbug69]

Always interesting, love it, great work.

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you so much :) 🖤

[@witty-M]

This is truly the most disturbing true origin of a story. Everything is so unsettling. I've heard other ones but this one ... What was in people's minds back then?! 💩

[@veronicafullford1697]

Enchanting to listen to. Extremely well researched and unfolded intriguingly with more and more variations. The visuals are beautiful and historically appropriate. Completely fascinating - thank you.

[@ZolaClyde]

Great video. Nice historical background - covering the historical precursors to Dornröschen, or Little Briar Rose (if you’re German) Sleeping Beauty if you’re not. :) Have you ever read them in the original German?

[@alexsmart5452]

Couple of issues The Parents couldnt be bothered to keep her locked in her room on her 15th Birthday with guards everywhere? No, they had to go on a trip on the day the curse was to happen. Poor planning. Probably had a nonrefundable down payment at a resort or a time share. Had the Prince not been good looking he would have been thrown in the dungeon for a non-consensual assault and breaking and entering(the castle, not her). Luckily he was cute. And a prince.

[@susannpatton2893]

😂 Modern spin on a very old story.

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Yeah and, and, OH! And they didn’t even teach her to never ever ever, under any circumstances whatsoever, go anywhere near something spindle-y and needle-y?! 😭

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@susannpatton2893I like what you did there.

[@superomegaprimemk2]

It could be that they didn't have locks upon the doors, after all it's meant to be taking place in a royal castle and the king believes that all of the spindles have been destroyed plus it's likely that they thought the safest place for her would be the castle and there be eyes on her everywhere

[@viennapalace]

Enchantingly enthralling yet grotesquely macabre as always Dark Mistress. I look forward to hearing you in a future video... 🖤

[@ChristianoWhite]

'twin peaks' use of the fingernail theme, laura palmer's role as the sleeping beauty. it just clicked, 🙂

[@DougieJohnson-l5w]

why does no one else ever point out that bodies that do not decay especially not at all, are powerful evidence not of deification but that of simple poisoning, these people were titled, wealthy or ;land owners and were murdered for it

[@hebbyhope2094]

Absolutely fantastic video! Thoroughly enjoyed it especially the beautiful illustrations. Thank you L. ♥♥♥♥

[@mandolinic]

So, you're at a feast and you've got a bad knife. Now, you could simply ask the serving wench for another - but no! Instead you curse the host's child. Isn't that just a bit of an over-reaction??

[@reginaucker3533]

I thought Aurora was the name of the princess. It's enlightening learning about the stories behind the story..

[@ohsublime1923]

I love,love,love your videos! I love the stories, the history, the images and your beautiful voice with that wonder accent! More please

[@fredsimmons2793]

I wonder if there's any meaning to the rhyme,George Porgy pudding pie,kissed the girls and made them cry?Salute dear darkling.On a side note,I find it almost provocative how red head people are illustrated prominently in most all Bible tales and fairy tale.

[@anionponixia5969]

I remember hearing somewhere that an earlier race of beings looked like humans but were different to what we are today all had red hair. We would call them Caucasians but that wouldn't be correct. I wish I could recall the tribe or whete they were from.

[@susannpatton2893]

Interesting take. I mean, all the women are lying down, all of age for puberty. Except Red Riding Hood, but that carries the "red" maker

[@whatsanenigma]

I didn't realize before how many of the Sleeping Beauty stories involve spinning. Given that spinning was such an integral and vital part of an adult woman's duties back then (so much so that terms exist like "distaff side") I wonder if part of the idea is that you can't stop a girl from becoming a woman and reaching out for her role (as thought of back then) as wife and mother.

[@ChunksPlace]

YES! just what I needed today, a fresh new Resurrectionist video ❤❤

[@reiwa2864]

It is shocking that even in death women`s bodies are treated as objects...sigh

[@nessrinebelouchrani3846]

Amazing work ❤

[@spicencens7725]

Well done video! I think one of your best!👍🏻

[@SamuelBlack84]

I remember a series of Hellraiser comics that had a cenobite librarian who would often tell fairy tales in their original format Sleeping Beauty I especially remember with how horrific it was

[@theseustoo]

Curiously enough, perhaps the oldest recorded example of an 'incorruptible body' was that of Alexander the Great, who, I think according to Herodotus, as Pharoah of Egypt was buried in Alexandria in a glass coffin (the Egyptians invented glass, btw!), and his body was said to have been incorruptible and was on display long enough to have been viewed by Julius Caesar. Whether this incorruptibility was the result of mummification, so far as I can remember, Herodotus does not say. (I really must re-read Herodotus one of these days! It's one of the most fascinating books of all time...) Incidentally, Alexander's birth was also attended by 'divine omens' and his mother, Olympias, who as well as being the wife of Philip of Macedon, was also high priestess at Eleusis, and was said to have slept with Zeus in the form of a large python prior to Alexander's birth. Of course, this is probably a post-hoc fairy-tale constructed to imply Alexander's 'divine' origin in order to underline his 'divine' authority as ruler of most of the known world at that time. (Caesar also claimed divine descent, but from Venus, rather than Zeus, which I suppose is pretty modest for another 'conqueror of the world'!) I don't know if there is any connection between Alexander and the 'Sleeping Beauty' myth, though there may be some tangential connection if only because of the tale of Alexander's body's incorruptibility.

[@GuineaPig361]

Alexander was embalmed, supposedly in honey.

[@aprilrich807]

Utterly fascinating!! This is the first time I’ve seen even a minor reference to Anne Rice’s (she used another word which escapes me at the moment) Sleeping Beauty series (I don’t recommend it). But apparently she learned of or read something about this. Kudos for this, Resurrectionist.

[@sashadoom]

I read the Anne Rice series when I was in college 20+ years ago and it made enough of an impression that I can still remember a lot of details... It would be interesting to re-read.

[@tabbitee]

I always thought the name 'Briar Rose' was a Disney invention. Maybe that's because I mostly grew up with German versions of the story, in which she's just 'die Prinzessin' iirc Edit nvm a kind commenter reminded me that she did, in fact, have a name

[@actuallynik]

Dornröschen...

[@tabbitee]

@@actuallynik *smacks forehead* I'm an idiot. Thank you so much for reminding me

[@nikepanasonic9408]

Excellent presentation(s)!!! Congrats for your work! ❤

[@nataliamartinez6834]

Technically you don’t have to be physically asleep to be considered sleeping either; metaphorically we turn a blind eye all the time and some of us even think that ignorance is bliss because when we’re forced to wake up the truth can be pretty painful. Awesome documentary, it was very interesting and captivating ❤🎉

[@cowboynyc]

I directed a stage version of "The Sleeping Beauty" at the University of Houston in the late 1970s. It was performed in Cullen Auditorium, and a service organization saw to it that all 1500 seats were filled with schoolchild bottoms. When the prince was climbing the stairs to the sleeping princess, the entire audience would start whispering, "Kiss her! Kiss her!" in unison, at every performance.

[@waywardmuse]

What was unexpected to me was the connection between Brunhhilde and Perseus, and so indirectly to Medusa. So far, my favorite version is Maleficent which shows the blending of the light and dark into balance which is similar to Medusa's journey.

[@katzsmith1781]

Thank you for your amazing story telling skills..This Darkling is looking forward to the next story 🤓

[@The-Resurrectionists]

Thank you for your lovely comment! So glad you enjoyed it! 🖤

[@Pierluigi_Di_Lorenzo]

Very good, thank you!

[@jackflak]

Great work so interesting it is ...

[@thsea]

I've been to the castle that Sleeping Beauty and the family was written about. It's absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous and it even has some Sleeping Beauty by Disney mockup scenery in some of the castle rooms locked up so you can't enter them. You can enter a lot of the other rooms though. It's such an amazing place

[@paulguise698]

Its Good how they change these horror show events into Children's books, I find it fascinating, this is Paul

[@LordDustinDeWynd]

Howdy from Temple, Texas, USA!

[@francesbernard2445]

You are so good at telling fairy tales. Be careful who you allow near you when telling them. Some people can become so jealous and envious of someone with any kind of outstanding compared to them talent they want to destroy it. So be careful who you build anything with too.

[@andygardner9219]

Jeezo!! This is proper dark but über interesting! Fantastic episode! And THE voice!❤

[@selbarton]

The problem with the purity falls in how the stories take her purity without her even being conscious to resist, let alone the princeses and kings that assaulted her. Even the kisses and removing her clothing removed her purity of that time.

[@2104T34]

Out of curiosity I looked into Wikipedia’s take on Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty and found out that the story had even more twists and turns And I always thought this was just a lovely fairy tail Yep, there’s always a dark side

[@angelikakordowska1367]

"Those whom fortune favours, find good luck even in their sleep" ...

[@timefoolery]

Fascinating! I love hearing these other stories that mirror the tales we know.

[@asingh4025]

incredible through and interesting with links to other myths ....well done you've got a new subscriber

[@sheshewitchywellnez]

Thank you for shedding light on this fairytale