Origins
Your complete guide to the myths and legends that combine to make Once Upon A Time
Explore the Arthurian legend surrounding Lancelot, take a trip into the woods to discover the mythology behind Red Riding Hood or learn more about a modern day hero called Snow White. Origins provides unique insights and perspectives from talented writers into the characters we know and love, going far beyond the boundaries of Storybrooke.
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Amy Degenstein Hood
The Hand Of Fate: Could Rumple Have Escaped His Destiny
What role does fate and free will play in the life of Rumplestiltskin? Could he have escaped his fate?
Amy guides us through the major players of the Wonderland novels and how they may impact the new spin-off series
Zachery Van Norman
Zach explores the symbolism of color on Once Upon A Time.
Teresa Martin
You may think fairies are all sweetness, light and good but think again.
The Marriage Of The Fairest Of Them All & Her Charming
The courtship and marriage of Snow and her Charming throughout season one.
How does Regina Mills stack up against the Grimm Brother's 'evil queen' ?
We know that Rumplestiltskin spins straw into gold and was a spinner in his early life. But what IS spinning exactly and what has it symbolized over time?
Tale as old as time; from it's French beginnings to it's Disney spin, Teresa Martin takes a look at the history behind our Belle.
From the Grimm Brothers to Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis, our Teresa Martin explores the origin and history of the Sleeping Beauty.
Music plays a huge part in Once Upon a Time and most any show or movie. Teresa explores the roots of this art in our lives and cultures.
What In The Name Of Rumplestiltskin's Leather Pants Is A Wraith?
No, it's not a Dementor and Teresa Martin tells us why.
Viewed nowadays as stories for children, fairy tales were not always for the young and young at heart.
Zombies in the Enchanted Forest? How do they fit into the lore of this pop culture monster?
The Charming family and the power of the number three.
We Are Both: Governing In Once Upon A Time
The governing structures of our world and Fairy Tale Land collide in Storybrooke and Teresa Martin breaks it down for us.
Delving back into Grimm's version of 'Snow White', Teresa uncovers an interesting twist to the 'evil step-mother' trope.
Teresa explores Eva, Snow, and Emma’s parallels with Traditional Christian Narrative
Diane J Reed
The Origins of Red Riding Hood
An in-depth look at Red Riding Hood and her historical beginnings.
How Rumplestiltskin Went From Sly Imp To The Sexiest Man On TV
Is power really the ultimate aphrodisiac?
A Return To The Romance Of Captain Hook
Dashing swashbuckler or big hatted buffoon? Diane follows Captain Hook's trail from 1911 through present day.
Kristy Mikos
The many faces of Rumplestiltskin in the early part of season one.
Chris Fitzner
Move over Prince Charming, this modern princess can do all the saving for herself.
All That Glitters Is Not Gold (The Origins Of Midas)
Lori J. Fitzgerald
With roots firmly in medieval England and the Le Mort Darthur, Lori explores the landscape of the medieval mind and it's translation to Once Upon a Time.
Lori turns her discerning literary mind to the phrase "Into the Deep", taking us through its use and symbolism in literature.
Sherwood Forest & The Dark Castle
Lori explores Robin Hood's role in Once Upon A TIme
Jennifer Brouillard
A touching story about how their mutual love for Robert Carlyle brought Jennifer and her grandmother together again.
Cristi Nino
What is cosplay and how has it translated into the 'Once Upon a Time' fandom? Read one cosplayer's story about bringing her hobby and love for the show together.
Rumbelle Weekend - The Fans Air Their Views
