The speaker, Filipe Figueiredo, a history graduate and podcast host, introduces the concept of fairy tales. He explains that fairy tales are written stories originating in oral folklore, often featuring adventures of ordinary people in a magical world filled with fantastic creatures. He discusses the origins of fairy tales in the 17th century practice era, where European cras meetings for the exchange of traditional folk stories took place.
Fairy tales, according to Figueiredo, serve a dual purpose - they entertain and educate. They educate children about the dangers of nature and strange people, and they also illustrate the morality between parents and children. He cites examples of adult versions of fairy tales, such as "Bluebeard" and "Beauty and the Beast," and how these stories evolved over time to suit different audiences.
Figueiredo also highlights the importance of the works of the Grimm brothers, who compiled traditional European folklore, especially from German-speaking regions. Their compilation of stories became best-selling books and were part of the school curriculum in the second half of the 19th century.
The speaker concludes by stating that the last video he discussed was about Russian spetsnaz, special forces units. He explains that the term "spetsnaz" is an abbreviation for "units for special purposes" in Russian and applies to both Russia and several countries that were part of the Soviet Union. He mentions a controversial operation where forces from one country operated in another without warning or consent, which resulted in the killing of Osama bin Laden.
1. The speaker is Filipe Figueiredo, a graduate history columnist and podcast teacher.
2. He discusses a YouTube channel that teaches about tales and fables.
3. Fairy tales are short stories that originate from oral folklore and feature adventures of ordinary people in a world of magic and fantasy.
4. These stories involve fantastic creatures such as giant dragons and fairies.
5. The world of these stories is a common one, not a private creation, and it can be identified with by anyone.
6. The speaker mentions a linguist and philologist, J.R.R. Tolkien, who was important in the definition and study of fairy tales.
7. Fairy tales are distinct from fables and myths, which have moral lessons or explain real events and beliefs.
8. Fairy tales as we know them today have their origins in the 17th century practice era.
9. The speaker discusses the practice of music socialization and the exchange of traditional folk stories during European cras meetings.
10. These stories were written and recorded, and these meetings were open to both men and women.
11. Fairy tales served the first purpose of direct entertainment for children, and in the 19th century, for adults as well.
12. In the 21st century, we have many possibilities for home entertainment, with books being just one of them.
13. Until the beginning of the 20th century, reading was one of the few and main forms of entertainment without having to leave the house.
14. The speaker mentions that literary classics were born as serials, stories written in small parts and published in newspapers and other periodicals.
15. The speaker discusses the evolution of fairy tales, from dark and mature themes to happier endings that everyone loves.
16. Fairy tales also serve to illustrate the minority between parents and children, sometimes in an exaggerated way.
17. The speaker mentions the works of the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who were academics researching traditional European folklore.
18. Their compilation of stories, the book "Children's and Household Tales", was very influential and remained part of the school curriculum for decades.
19. The speaker discusses the term "spetsnaz", which is an abbreviation in Russian that means "units for special purposes".
20. This term applies to both Russia and several countries that were part of the Soviet Union. It applies to police units of the armed forces and other examples.
21. The speaker mentions that there have been cases of forces from one country operating in another without warning or consent.
22. The speaker concludes with a message to like and share the video.