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Myths and Legends
373: European Fairy Tales: The Elements (part 1 of 2)
Jun 19, 2024
Discover the origins of 'The Little Mermaid' through the story of Undine, meet dangerous milk-drinking snakes, hear about Holdbrand's adventure in a haunted forest, explore the complexities of Undine's troubled marriage, and learn about therapy benefits and cat food recommendations.
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- Elemental spirits in European fairy tales seek marriage for souls, inspired by alchemist beliefs.
- Dangerous creatures like Sirena and Boa are featured in fairy tales, longing for excessive milk consumption.
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The Story of Elemental Spirits Wanting Souls
Elemental spirits exist and seek marriage to obtain souls. They include fire salamanders, earth gnomes, air silfs, and water elementals known as Undeems according to a Swiss alchemist, Parcelsis.
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