Kissing the Witch is a collection of interconnected short stories written by Emma Donoghue. The book was published in 1997 and is a reimagining of popular fairy tales. Each story follows a different female protagonist and explores themes of love, desire, power, and transformation. The stories in Kissing the Witch blend elements of traditional fairy tales with feminist perspectives. Donoghue disrupts the traditional narratives by giving voice and agency to the women in these stories. She subverts the notion of being saved by a prince and instead focuses on female characters who take control of their own destinies.

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Hodori

The first Olympic mascot 'Waldi' a Daschund dog appeared at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Mascots are used to communicate the Olympic spirit to the general public, especially youth and children. They are usually a character or animal native to the country where the games are being held and showcase the history and culture unique to the host city. In more recent years it has been common to have more than one mascot. This could be to ensure gender equity but has undoubtedly increased the merchandising potential of the Olympic mascot.

The name Hodori is derived from Ho meaning tiger and Dori a word used for boys in Korean. The tiger is a familiar figure in Korean myths and legends and symbolises the vigourous and marching spirit of the Korean people. Hodori was designed to be a friendly mascot representing Korea. He wears a traditional Sangmo hat of a Korean farmband player. The hat's spiralling streamer also forms an 'S' denoting Seoul the host city.

She subverts the notion of being saved by a prince and instead focuses on female characters who take control of their own destinies. In each story, the protagonist encounters a life-altering moment where she confronts a witch. The witch serves as a catalyst for change, forcing the women to question societal norms and find their own paths.

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A plush Amir tiger in orange and white with black stripes and black plastic eyes. He has an Olympic rings medal around his neck. He wears a round black plastic hat with a clear plastic ribbon in the shape of an 'S'. He has magnets on his feet which attach to a base of a miniature Olympic stadium. Original merchandising tag attached.

The first Olympic mascot 'Waldi' a Daschund dog appeared at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. Mascots are used to communicate the Olympic spirit to the general public, especially youth and children. They are usually a character or animal native to the country where the games are being held and showcase the history and culture unique to the host city. In more recent years it has been common to have more than one mascot. This could be to ensure gender equity but has undoubtedly increased the merchandising potential of the Olympic mascot.

The name Hodori is derived from Ho meaning tiger and Dori a word used for boys in Korean. The tiger is a familiar figure in Korean myths and legends and symbolises the vigourous and marching spirit of the Korean people. Hodori was designed to be a friendly mascot representing Korea. He wears a traditional Sangmo hat of a Korean farmband player. The hat's spiralling streamer also forms an 'S' denoting Seoul the host city.

Rather than the familiar evil witches often portrayed in traditional fairy tales, Donoghue's witches are complex and multifaceted. They challenge the women to think critically about their desires and motivations. Donoghue's prose is lyrical and rich, transporting readers into a world where magic and reality coexist. The stories in Kissing the Witch are not simply retellings of well-known tales; they are imaginative and thought-provoking explorations of female identity and empowerment. Through these stories, Donoghue challenges traditional fairy tale tropes and explores themes of love, identity, and power. She invites readers to question the limitations placed on women in these stories and to consider the possibilities for change and self-discovery. Overall, Kissing the Witch is a captivating and empowering collection of stories that reimagine traditional fairy tales. It explores the complexities of female identity and challenges the societal expectations placed on women. Donoghue's imaginative storytelling and feminist perspective make this book a must-read for fans of fairy tales and feminist literature..

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