The Myth of Cinderella and Henna Leaf Story in the Yemeni Legends and Folklore

Abstract

Abstract

The legend of Cinderella is a story that carries a lot of meanings, values, principles, and morals, ranging from obedience to parents to love for others, perseverance to work, confronting evil forces, fortitude, and resilience. This story focuses on Yemeni folklore called (Henna Leaf). Cinderella emphasizes the importance of treating everyone with compassion, forgiving others when they make mistakes, and never allowing unpleasant things to break your heart. The researcher will use this article's descriptive and analytical techniques to examine the similarities and differences between the two stories. In terms of substance and significance, our Yemeni legends are no less significant than worldwide literary classics, and they require special attention and care to achieve the prestige and recognition they deserve. Yemeni folklore and legends should be preserved, and recommended that the Yemeni folklore and legends be taken into account and paid greater attention to avoid annihilation and obscurity.

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               Henna leaf, Cinderella, legend, the heritage of Yemen, Yemeni folklore