They are said to be cautionary tales for children, warning them about what can happen if you wander off alone or go with strangers. Pinocchio is the same way.
Either way, this statue is a hideous thing to have sitting outside in a public square. At least put it into a museum where its context can be explained.
Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood ... hugely messed up stories for childrens stories??
Those stories actually had a lot of adult themes.
They are said to be cautionary tales for children, warning them about what can happen if you wander off alone or go with strangers. Pinocchio is the same way.
Either way, this statue is a hideous thing to have sitting outside in a public square. At least put it into a museum where its context can be explained.
I understand... the kids would learn you might be lost and separated from your family... you might get eaten is over the top by cannibals
I see what you did there!
good call. i can see it both ways though, it's a warning to children as well as normalization.
The most terrifying of folklore monsters take human form
Pro-pedo propaganda?