Episode 16: The Little Mermaid (pt. 1)

We begin Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid; a fairy tale of longing, mortality, and sacrifice that looks very different from the singing crabs and bright seashells you might expect. Along the way, we explore Andersen’s inspirations, the statue in Copenhagen, mermaid symbolism, and the spiritual readings of the tale. This is Part One of our two-part dive into one of Andersen’s most enduring stories.