Ladies of Lore - Belle: More Than a Provincial Life

Belle: More Than a Provincial Life

01/22/25 • 39 min

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In this episode, we dive into the evolution of Belle, the beloved heroine from Beauty and the Beast. From Roman influence, her origins in 18th-century fairy tales to her portrayal in Disney’s iconic animation and live-action adaptations, we explore how Belle has remained a symbol of curiosity, courage, and compassion. Discover how her character has adapted to reflect changing cultural values, inspiring generations with her love of knowledge and her ability to see beyond appearances. Let us uncover the timeless magic of Belle across the ages.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.artstorywalks.com/en/blog-uk/story-of-a-myth-love-and-psyche
https://carterhaughschool.com/tale-as-old-as-time-the-legacy-of-beauty-and-the-beast/
https://darkfairytales.wordpress.com/2016/05/02/real-beast-and-her-beauty-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus/
https://writinginmargins.weebly.com/home/were-beauty-and-the-beast-real-people-petrus-and-catherine-gonsalvus
https://historycollection.com/the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-didnt-live-happily-ever-after/
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/beauty-and-the-beast-tile-panel-edward-burne-jones/iAGbxQ3ew0YlGA?hl=en
https://ew.com/movies/beauty-and-the-beast-evolution/
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/beauty.html
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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode

https://www.gutenberg.org/files/9660/9660-h/9660-h.htm
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jezebel-queen-of-Israel
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jezebel-bible
https://lithub.com/who-exactly-was-the-original-jezebel/
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Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.aswangproject.com/etymology-aswang/

https://www.redditonwiki.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-the-philippines-a-look-at-the-legend-of-the-aswang/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/aswang

https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/learn-about-art/magazine/out-of-isolation-maria-labo-aswang-as-female-rage-transfigured.html

https://mythlok.com/aswang/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Iloilo/comments/15dsm8x/aswang_stories_and_paranormal_experiences/

https://owlcation.com/humanities/What-Really-Is-an-Aswang

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