Blog entry 6

There are many similarities and differences between the Greek tale of “Cupid and Psyche” as well as the Frog King. In both “The Frog King” and “Cupid and Psych” The groom is at first seen as ugly or even monstrous. The frog king was an ugly slimy frog before he was revealed to be a handsome prince. Before Psyche discovers who, her husband is, she is told that he is an ugly beast who causes others to fear him which is why he insists that she does not see him. When Psych finally takes a lamp to his face, he is revealed to be the handsome Cupid. Both the princess from “The Frog King” and Psyche have trouble keeping their promises to the person they are supposed to love. The princess refuses to let the frog eat from her plate and sleep in her bed until her father forces her to keep her promise to the frog. Psyche promises her husband that she will not look upon his face, but she does so anyway because her sisters tell her that she must know whether he is truly a monster or a beast. While there are similarities between the two there are differences. The magic in the fairytale is known to be fiction and isn’t based in any sort of faith. However, the Greek tale is based in Greek mythology which is believed to be true by some which is why some people in the past and present worshipped the Greek Gods. In “The Frog King”, the princess’ family is a good influence on her, exemplified by her father commanding her to keep her promise to the frog. He influenced to do what was right and keep her promise. Psyche’s family on the other hand does the opposite. Her sisters convince her to break her promise to her husband and see what he really looks like. Overall both stories have similar lessons involving family and promises but explore them in different ways.