Sleeping Beauty's Awakening

Sleeping Beauty's Awakening

In Basile's rendition of the ancient fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty," a wandering king discovers Sleeping Beauty asleep in her castle and engages in a sexual encounter with her. He then leaves her behind, and she later gives birth to twins while still asleep. Only upon waking does she realize that she has become a mother.

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