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Short summary

"Red Riding Hood" examines the history and historical context of the popular fairy tale and reveals themes of sexuality, murder, cannibalism, and lycanthropy. "Bluebird" investigates the folk tale of the wife murdering aristocrat and argues that the story may be based on the real life murders of Gilles de Rais.

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Judy Geeson Judy Geeson - Herself - Narrator
Maria Tatar Maria Tatar - Herself - Author, The Annotated Classic Fairy Tales
Kate Bernheimer Kate Bernheimer - Herself - Editor, Fairy Tale Review
Jonathan Young Jonathan Young - Himself - Psychologist
Paul B. Thompson Paul B. Thompson - Himself - Author, A Warrior's Journey
Donald Haase Donald Haase - Himself - Associate Dean, Wayne State University
Aimee Bender Aimee Bender - Herself - Professor, USC
Tok Thompson Tok Thompson - Himself - Professor, USC
Grace Gillespie Glen Grace Gillespie Glen - Red Riding Hood
Joseph Eid Joseph Eid - Wolf
Anita Borcia Anita Borcia - Grandmother
Kendall Wells Kendall Wells - Woodsman
Shawn Cahill Shawn Cahill - Blue Beard
Heather Rush Heather Rush - Oldest Sister
Bonnie Kathleen Ryan Bonnie Kathleen Ryan - Youngest SIster
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