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2,600 years before Red Riding Hood…

people were already telling stories of horror and rape and how to protect one’s self from dangerous people. A cultural anthropologist by the name of Dr. Jamie Tehrani made a point of studying the story of Red Riding Hood and … Continue reading

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Fairy tale peril & real world impact

So, Richard Dawkins thinks it’s worthwhile to study the effects of fictional witchcraft and wizardry on children. His main interest will be in terms the ones who grow up in homes where the parents indoctrinate them into believing many religiously-inspired … Continue reading

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