Are Fairy Tales Closer to Scripture Than We Think?
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Fairy tales are far more than simple children’s stories. In this episode of _Classical Et Cetera_ we explore why these tales endure, what they offer the moral imagination, and how they help both children and adults see the world with clarity and wonder. From questions about when to begin reading fairy tales to the connections they share with Scripture, we discuss why "demythologizing" (whether fairy tale or sacred text) risks losing the very truth they carry. Join us for a thoughtful classical and Christian look at stories that shape our soul.
*What We're Reading* from This Episode:
The Wind in the Willows" Kenneth Grahame (Ian)
"Everything Sad Is Untrue" Daniel Nayeri (Ian)
"Housekeeping" Marilynne Robinson (Ian)
"The Wind in the Willows" Kenneth Grahame (Leigh)
"Understanding the Hillbilly Thomist" Damian Ference (Leigh)
"Beauty and Imitation" Daniel Mclnerny (Vigen)
"Into the Light: Classical Education and Orthodox Christianity" David Hicks and Anthony Gilbert (Vigen)
"Twenty Years After" Alexandre Dumas (Paul)
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