In most fairy tales, stepmothers are wicked and cruel. This is a stereotype Disney films have perpetuated over the years, which can be traced back centuries. Just think about Cinderella and Snow White’s envy-ridden stepmothers, or even the witch in Hansel and Gretel, who banishes her stepchildren to the woods. One would think the creators of these stories had some kind of grudge against stepmoms!
So, what's the deal with the evil stepmother myth, and where does it come from? Click on to find out.