The Young Slave
Tales of Bedlam
In this Halloween spooktacular episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Knob Twister and Sofa Sitter unravel one of the strangest tales ever penned—"The Young Slave." Collected by Italian poet Giambattista Basile, this fairy tale delivers immaculate conception via a swallowed rose leaf, a curse born of clumsiness, and a tragic death sealed inside seven magical crystal caskets.
But wait—there’s more! Our hosts go full snark mode as they question the logic (and magic) of fairy tale physics, unpack jealous wives and clueless husbands, and even pitch their own line of nesting doll-inspired caskets for the discerning necromancer.
This story has it all: beauty, bitterness, bewilderment, and a whole lot of bedlam. Perfect for your spooky season lineup or anyone who enjoys their folklore a little unhinged.
This episode is a replay from 2019-2021; please ignore any announcements during the episode.
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