Is Rumpelstiltskin morally good or is he evil? Why does he want the queen's baby? What does nature and the natural world have to do this fairy tale? If you have ever read a fairy tale and wondered if there was a hidden meaning, if it had a message you just weren't catching, this is the podcast for you. Fairy Tale Flip is a monthly collaboration between Doorways to Leaning and Fabric of Folklore to bring you a unique exploration of a different fairy tale each month. Each month, we have YOU, the audience, CHOOSE between three fairy tales, and this month for EPISODE 4 you choose Rumpelstiltskin. in this live episode we discussed the power of a name, the power of three, the history and the different versions found across the globe. This is such a fun episode, you wont want to miss it!

Notes:

Some interpretations of him as a representation of nature
Rumpelstiltskin is one of the oldest narratives in Western literature
There are different versions of the story all across the globe
Discussion about storytelling techniques and engaging children
Power of names and personalization
Pattern of three in the story
What Rumpelstiltskin actually means

Mentioned in the Episode:
Name of the Wind
Wizard of Earthsea
How to Fracture a Fairy Tale
Emma Wilby
Diane Stanley

Fairy Tale Flip - Ep 4: Rumpelstiltskin