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Ja. I knew the thread would go like this. Ack, why oh why is this impossible guessing of Prince Eric's kingdom here?Princess Forever wrote:I'd say Snow White is definitely a fantasy Germany, even from little details like the beer steins in the dwarves cottage. Also, I saw a historic German dress that had similiar sleeves to Snow's.
Not necessarily, it could be the very reason why the castle is isolated from the rest of society (even without the spell). But it is more likely, assumed that it takes place in France, that it is in the reigns of Louis XIV – Louis XVI. The former King through various measures marginalized the once independent power structure and role of the high nobility to that of an obedient court nobility.2099net wrote:Well, presumably Beauty and the Beast took place before 1789.
Well, since the name Aurora came from the French Perrault tale, they probably still set it in France, because Perrault still wrote a story about a French King and his Queen naming their daughter Aurora.Disney Villain wrote:Now Sleeping Beauty, on the other hand is tricky. The name Aurora is a Roman name; Aurora was the goddesses of dawn in ancient roman tradition. The narrator says “they named her after the dawn for she filled their lives with sunshine.” In order to name their child after the dawn, King Stefan and his fair Queen must have had to know something about the Roman gods. Rome is mentioned again during the ‘Skumps’ song. King Stefan speaks of building “a palace in Rome” for Aurora and Phillip. I don’t think the story takes place in Rome- it just seems like King Stefan is referencing Rome’s wonder.
Whoa! I forgot I even wrote that, it’s been a while. You’re probably right, I was just trying to dig a little deeper into the meanings and origins of names. While it’s easy to pinpoint a few Disney Princess Kingdoms easily, others are almost impossible. Snow White is from Germany, Cinderella is from France, Tiana is from the good ole’ USA, Belle is from France, Jasmine is from the Middle East, Pocahontas is from North America.Disney Duster wrote:Well, since the name Aurora came from the French Perrault tale, they probably still set it in France, because Perrault still wrote a story about a French King and his Queen naming their daughter Aurora.Disney Villain wrote:Now Sleeping Beauty, on the other hand is tricky. The name Aurora is a Roman name; Aurora was the goddesses of dawn in ancient roman tradition. The narrator says “they named her after the dawn for she filled their lives with sunshine.” In order to name their child after the dawn, King Stefan and his fair Queen must have had to know something about the Roman gods. Rome is mentioned again during the ‘Skumps’ song. King Stefan speaks of building “a palace in Rome” for Aurora and Phillip. I don’t think the story takes place in Rome- it just seems like King Stefan is referencing Rome’s wonder.
, I’ve actually spent time trying to figure out where her story (specifically the Disney version) takes place, and I still don’t have a clue. Your theory a lot of sense, but I still wonder.I've always thought it took place in Denmark, since that's where Hans Christian Andersen came from. But you're right, Eric hardly comes off as Scandanavian (no blond hair and blue eyes).Disney Villain wrote:Ariel is another story entirely. She’s from “under the sea”, but exactly where, is the question. As it’s been discussed before, Eric has Mediterranean or Spanish (as in Spain not South America) features. Eric seemed t live right above Ariel’s kingdom. This is one story I’ve actually given up on trying to pin point where exactly it takes place.
oooh I didn't know that!Jack Skellington wrote: But Belgium's national language is French though.
I will bold any corrections or thoughts I havemooky_7_sa wrote:I'll give it a try, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
(I'm leaving out package features and "Fantasia" movies)
