Ashley welcomes Aaron, the creator of the 'Sacred Lore of Witchcraft' podcast, to discuss fairy tales and storytelling. Aaron shares his fascination with fairy tales from childhood and how it led to creating his podcast. The conversation delves into the profound impact of fairy tales, cultural insights, and the often-untold historical context. They then explore the life and contributions of the Brothers Grimm, from their struggles with poverty to their eventual fame as collectors of folklore. The episode wraps up with a delightful retelling of the Grimm fairy tale 'Maid Malene' and a discussion about a traditional German rhubarb almond cake.00:00 Welcome to Dine with the Divine00:14 Meet Our Guest: Aaron00:35 Aaron's Journey into Fairy Tales03:10 The Symbolism in Fairy Tales03:48 Cultural Insights from Fairy Tales08:14 Dish of the Week: German Rhubarb Almond Cake13:52 The Brothers Grimm41:21 The Tale of Maid MaleneFrater Aaron is a graduate of the mystery school seminary of the Fellowship of the Phoenix, an initiate in Traditional Witchcraft, and a student of Hermeticism and classical grimoires. He is the creator of Storybook Sacred Lore of Witchcraft, exploring magical wisdom in fairytales and classic literature. Aaron's Facebook group @sacredloreofwitchcraft on Instagram Aaron's Website Aaron on YouTube If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5 star on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on!Follow the podcast on InstagramFollow on Facebook at Dine with the Divine Follow me (Ashley!) at Sankofa Healing Sanctuary on Facebook and InstagramEmail me with your questions and comments at dinewiththedivinepod@gmail.com