Cinderella, the folklore tales from around world.

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On Friday the 13th, as Walt Disney Pictures releases its third Cinderella, one has to wonder why yet another?  There is no scarcity of Cinderella tales—folklorists have identified more than 700 different variants around the world. How to explain the popularity of this humble heroine who marries her handsome prince in spite of her treacherous stepsisters and abusive stepmother?

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Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/does-world-need-yet-another-cinderella-180954549/#rvG38xcKMGcDfdLE.99

Ixel Balamke

Ixel Balamke was one of the two founding members of Sekhet-Bast-Ra in Oklahoma City. Currently living in the Twin Cities, she is currently the LBM of Leaping Laughter Lodge. She also is a Meanad and lover of fine wines. Her life long partner Hunahpu and she are well known for their Wine Tastings at NOTOCON. Together they have a small wine cellar that currently holds over 300 bottles.

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