{"id":18762,"date":"2023-11-08T14:04:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T13:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/?p=18762"},"modified":"2023-12-04T17:08:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T16:08:05","slug":"how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/","title":{"rendered":"How well can AI visualise popular fairy tales?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>We used our \u2018wicked\u2019 sense of humour to reinvent the world\u2019s favourite fairy tales using AI. *Hint* &#8211; the results are brilliantly bonkers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/red-apple-on-table-with-fairy-tales-book-open-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/red-apple-on-table-with-fairy-tales-book-open-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/red-apple-on-table-with-fairy-tales-book-open-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/red-apple-on-table-with-fairy-tales-book-open-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/red-apple-on-table-with-fairy-tales-book-open.png 1077w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fairy tales are loved by children all around the world, not least because they can be enchanting and scary at the same time. After all, there\u2019s nothing like the risk of death or dismemberment to really make bedtime fun! Fairy tales also have the power to spark the imagination, encourage creative thinking and even teach us a lesson or two in morality along the way. Why? Because parents need some way or other to stop the kids misbehaving! We have, of course, all heard of the classics such as Cinderella, but there\u2019s a whole library of less well known &#8211; but by no means less magical, engaging and gruesome&nbsp; &#8211;&nbsp; fairy tales originating from countries across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So once upon a time at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/\">Wicked Uncle<\/a>, we decided that we were all about the fun. And we thought what could be more fun than combining traditional fairy tales with modern AI images to create some eye-catching takes on these popular stories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, we used AI image generation tool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.midjourney.com\/home\">Midjourney<\/a> to produce visual representations of the world\u2019s most popular fairy tales, based on just the plot of the story. The resulting reinterpretations are enlightening and, at times, somewhat unsettling!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#european\">European Fairy Tales<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#americas\">Fairy Tales of the Americas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#asian\">Asian Fairy Tales<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#african\">African Fairy Tales<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"European\">European fairy tales re-imagined with AI<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We began our journey in Europe, asking AI to reinterpret the most popular fairy tales from across a continent that\u2019s known for its gothic castles, right royal families and (sometimes) horrible histories. For the most part, the images generated felt like they could be featured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/categories\/books--games\">children\u2019s story book<\/a>. At times though, we have to admit that they seem slightly ominous for a children\u2019s classic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#UK\">Cinderella \u2013 United Kingdom, France, Italy (and the United States)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Germany\">Hansel and Gretel \u2013 Germany and Luxembourg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Spain\">Little Red Riding Hood \u2013 Spain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Denmark\">The Little Mermaid \u2013 Denmark<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Netherlands\">The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese \u2013 The Netherlands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Moldova\">The Goat and Her Three Kids \u2013 Moldova<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Hungary\">The Twin Hunchbacks \u2013 Hungary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"UK\">Cinderella \u2013 United Kingdom, France, Italy (and the United States)<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/nf3ALsfgvpAuHYLln-gi4bihaRBeOx5WDvk-V6Eas2hLWzZNqSnw8oBleXMdm39wDJgXKuCOgjypOrz0AB4YgejcbHoQLppx06F4lnUF6fkpgrhP5AYb6dev2gFD7tLpvKWPvrsRaUJBz-xZQs-OMvY\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prompt we gave was: <em>\u201cAn abusive stepmother and two stepdaughters are invited to a royal ball, leaving behind their daughter and sister whom they call Cinderella.\u201c<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some images, Cinderella is portrayed as a young woman, while others depict her as a child. Interestingly, the older woman in the images looks more like the benevolent Fairy Godmother than the more nasty family members mentioned in the prompt. This makes us wonder whether AI has a more rounded understanding of this story than we might have first expected! But then again, there is no pumpkin carriage, nor fairytale Prince Charming ending in sight for our heroine for now\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Germany\">Hansel and Gretel \u2013 Germany and Luxembourg<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/5L9mbc0mpvQ7lNKvy-_AK-c-CBXbjXnkwtzn7WiwhWLkgsN28YgQwlDIEf_k2pgOG2TesQ9wXNj0n9Ub0Ld8tsTLU3YLu4Lw0aPPlntWLjvy-EsGTHzmAYbH5lqkKTPYlz4SySSIho__MUH0iW6qiIE\" width=\"619\" height=\"617\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked the AI to generate an image representing this story based on a prompt consisting of the main plot: <em>\u201cHansel and Gretel, who are abandoned in a forest, fall into the hands of a witch who lives in a gingerbread, cake and candy house.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We think the idea of a witch fattening up children with the goal of eating them is pretty dark, unless you\u2019re not opposed to a spot of cannibalism!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images generated are depictions of the two children and their utter delight at seeing the gingerbread house, unaware of the dangers that lie in store. It seems however that they might be spared from their sticky end on this occasion as there is no witch in sight and we all know she\u2019s a crucial cog in the wheel of this cautionary tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Spain\">Little Red Riding Hood \u2013 Spain<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/zLAIOM9dNerPde-3FyYpyd0Q0NZ0zXdkuC9h7t0Y2dGIzDfi2phcCrYNJZN-f1ee2sD_lruDLc7QHPZSkDP1vHxYE_I9AW_lTTgiCPsXY3q7dXasVWhbXnbH7MXV36I3QiVBC3jp5aKOqvsDNm2Q3Tw\" width=\"628\" height=\"628\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked the AI to generate an image based on the following prompt: <em>\u201cOn the way to visit her sick grandmother, whose frailty and illness prevents her from even getting up to open the door, a girl with a red hood is led astray by a wolf.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, Spain\u2019s most popular fairy tale is Little Red Riding Hood, which fails to serve up a happy ending after the wolf gobbles up both the protagonist and her bedridden grandmother!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images are rather sinister, showing our heroine dressed in her iconic red cloak, standing in a doorway. Looming at exceedingly close quarters behind her is a realistic looking wolf looking suitably threatening &#8211; we wouldn\u2019t want to stick about for long! However, where is Red Riding Hood\u2019s grandmother? Has she already been snaffled up by the wolf?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Denmark\">The Little Mermaid \u2013 Denmark<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/O4Yzq_XDSecGLh1lwz72id2Ifj9PM-D-olDWpAtq7zdhBl37E3RXi1DE0Yvrf8EcRcyFNm5g2oyRx8MY8uMvQ-7j_mrnfUD8fHcX8Td5ZZjehMv-CZtwlIyrAan1mm8G-jkInMFSdzxyiPaTNMDDldU\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark\u2019s most popular fairy tale was, of course, The Little Mermaid, a perennial favourite courtesy of Hans Christian Andersen and, of course, Disney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked Midjourney to generate images based on:<em> \u201cA mermaid princess swims to the surface of the sea, sees a human prince, and falls in love with him. She saves his life and wishes to meet the prince again. She looks for a way to win the prince&#8217;s love, so she goes to the sea witch.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images generated are certainly evocative of The Little Mermaid, with some featuring the flowing red hair that\u2019s synonymous with the titular character. Interestingly, most of the images feature a human woman underwater, rather than in her mermaid form and &#8211; yet again &#8211; there is no witch in sight with which to strike a magic deal. However, Ariel desires nothing more than to become a human and fall madly in love with a prince, so maybe AI was onto something here after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Netherlands\">The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese \u2013 The Netherlands<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/6W-oABLmuBeg-d_XgqQ_7-TqhJqzSP2jfnedZzvPCSO9wrxgRhR0KsWUEVYbCXMdnxdkCZy-Jp-tzmJaargvQoRz1JlUyvGCuH7nPpF0VM8zSmvh3aSk2zd6sLWUTd35UIEdE0AVNXtC27YKA7xhBrM\" width=\"611\" height=\"611\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we have the most popular fairytale in The Netherlands, The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese, which we have to admit was a new one for us, although the bizarre premise does appeal to our mischievous nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prompt was: <em>\u201cA young boy is never satisfied with the amount of cheese he receives. He makes wishes to a magical bird for more cheese, but each time he gets his wish, the cheese multiplies uncontrollably, leading to chaos in the village until he learns the value of moderation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular fairytale in The Netherlands is The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese which we have to admit was a new one for us! The bizarre premise does appeal to our mischievous nature as who wouldn\u2019t want even more of their favourite food?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think that this tale\u2019s connotations sound vaguely familiar, you\u2019d be correct. The Magic Porridge Pot is a tale by Brothers Grimm, in which a pot of oats won\u2019t stop overflowing, with disastrous results for the heroine and her surrounding village. For our dairy-based story, the images capture its ethos well and make us want to devour a cheese board right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Moldova\">The Goat and Her Three Kids \u2013 Moldova<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/R_YSBdp4OPE7JBMmJrQ4qrfQkY3r_dbuDNRYkwyAHbSIIiSlT5wdCYzt6UZE6EHV2cWGodfF2EaslEiFHm_QqpRovSZnAsdTBTlu8xnfVeU4szJV7Sl5FLMJMx6DZ1nBqOydUWkj4eMmBaArOxCM04s\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moldova\u2019s favourite fairytale was The Goat and Her Three Kids and if you think this tale is reminiscent of The Three Little Pigs, you wouldn\u2019t be far wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We used this prompt: <em>\u201cA mother goat leaves her three kids at home while she goes out. A cunning wolf tries to deceive the kids by impersonating their mother, but the kids outsmart him, and he ultimately meets a sticky end.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, AI appears to have had a brain melt and miscounted the baby goats in the majority of images, including either too many or too few. There is also no sign of the wolf that plays such a big part in the story, making it difficult to tell which fairy tale these images are supposed to represent. In fact, it wouldn\u2019t be too much of a stretch to assume the story might also be Three Billy Goats Gruff?! Maybe we got two for the price of one here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Hungary\">The Twin Hunchbacks \u2013 Hungary<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/kQjYAjDmLXNk2fojwH3xE5HxaBUVDIXIOx_2TLwgARTxPtiQi4HhllZwpI15_AFwN4guYEd8iZ-H71YG9grCEsWTnakQaedYmkRZq21LDbRmb4J1xc-dBllZ3oGxRMyd5D688xGLRgC10dVqMbu4--I\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gave Midjourney the following prompt: <em>\u201cTwo hunchbacked brothers live in a village. When they come across a magical tree and a talking fish, their compassion and willingness to help others lead to unexpected rewards and a happy ending.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hungary\u2019s favourite fairy tale, called The Twin Hunchbacks, a folkloric story that touches on disability and overcoming adversity which really touched our hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the images represent the story well, as they clearly show both the enchanted tree and the talking fish, which you definitely wouldn&#8217;t come across anywhere else. However, one vital aspect of the story is absent in each of the images, with the brothers both missing their described disability. Looks like Midjourney doesn\u2019t really understand everything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"americas\">Favourite fairy tales of The Americas with an AI spin<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We looked at some of the most popular fairy tales spanning across The Americas. This included North America, which is renowned for its sweeping national parks, vibrant cities, vast lakes and beautiful beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is Central America, a region known for its tropical climate, volcanic ruins, Mayan ruins and rich culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And who could forget South America, which is regarded for its colourful cultural traditions, natural beauty, historic landmarks and stunning waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Canada\">How Glooskap Made the Birds \u2013 Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#CostaRica\">The Golden Voice of Poas \u2013 Costa Rica<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Cuba\">Martina the Cockroach \u2013 Cuba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Colombia\">The Poor Old Lady \u2013 Colombia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Argentina\">The Girl and the Puma \u2013 Argentina<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Peru\">The Frog and the Condor \u2013 Peru<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Canada\">How Glooskap Made the Birds \u2013 Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/3yw5zkLV9Z4Q1lBUV4DP18TFNWGzoJAJvlMjhcXMhu5DfR3qUOeGK_ET6iu85q4zbyt7Z-hKrSkjSv8t9Asu7nf6ne-wQmm2-kmPePEDwKyKacSYMAUvEqf8GVB4aDeH458fqjqF2LyPHJ7C6_FD4vI\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular fairy tale in Canada is How Glooskap Made the Birds, which we have to admit we didn\u2019t know, and nor did the Canadian working with us! So we knew we needed to see how AI interpreted this enigmatic tale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked AI to create images that represent:<em> \u201cA benevolent and powerful figure, forms birds from stones, each with unique characteristics and abilities. Through this act of creation, the world gains the beauty and diversity of birds, representing the harmony and balance in nature.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a beautiful folkloric tale that talks about the beauty of nature &#8211; always a topical subject &#8211; and specifically how diverse these creatures are in their appearance and birdsong. The images generated don\u2019t show any sign of Glooskap, the mysterious figure that creates the birds. The images certainly capture the idea of the birds being made from stones but are more literal than creative\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"CostaRica\">The Golden Voice of Poas \u2013 Costa Rica<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/anm2wLtVO8NCrH7RRz-EXMbEabWmw621vx0kv-HGOMWJiAo7RwIhS_Gk9koyz5SQYcRc7V7K72SoozQrtKVlc96UWS3L1ij01fQwRyHAEmPXINCrXjF_JwDMgQXazEZQx55yFpXW8fwnTKUIqXGSgoU\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images created for the most popular fairytale in Costa Rica, The Golden Voice of Poas, instantly make us want to know more about this singing talent and whether she\u2019s bound for pop stardom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gave the following prompt: <em>\u201cA girl saves a wounded bird, and in return, the bird grants her a golden voice that enchants everyone who hears it. However, the newfound gift brings both admiration and jealousy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no denying it, these enchanting images look as though they have been pulled straight from a children\u2019s book and each one clearly depicts a young girl cradling a bird. But there\u2019s no sign of her singing in any of the images, nor people reacting to her new found voice. What we do love about these images is how well they depict the touching emotional connection between girl and bird. We\u2019re not crying, you\u2019re crying\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Cuba\">Martina the Cockroach \u2013 Cuba<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/ebEGVmg3s_rF-DSb03-EaC_A7adBQE_g2PKIR0mWmNdVRjxySjIG-a_8o2_4_y0vBgq8B_vzQ1h2BW3bqt-LsHF8VPCNDg2vhezbn2UPE4MXxbYM_HIP3Ivv2p6iI5faP2UIpVltnQbaJOvddvDWbKk\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our prompt was: <em>\u201cA clever and resourceful cockroach named Martina. Despite her small size, Martina uses her intelligence to outsmart various predators and eventually becomes a respected member of the animal community. She even finds love and marries the mouse.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuba\u2019s favourite fairytale is certainly something a lot of kids could relate to and teaches them about overcoming obstacles. Martina the Cockroach &#8211; also known as Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, is certainly not who we want to find around our homes!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the images are very cockroach-centric, which is seriously making our skin crawl! Some of them are cartoonish while others are downright sinister and there\u2019s no sign of our cute little mouse friend, which would have been welcome at this point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Colombia\">The Poor Old Lady \u2013 Colombia<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/b9LOERP40ua9gkBZSI-zrbqD2mD9X7sbmtnmbukHFs-iZe36--X6TyEJ2GSjUtvbt7rkSli2ABxue8sxDKiUq8F6re9088VBMNmiFVjGXZkV2lG_JDcHoVeMT3nXXbG6bLwAvEJF-o0JQTnWa-1PDNA\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next is Colombia\u2019s most popular fairytale, The Poor Old Lady, which teaches children that material possessions aren\u2019t everything in life &#8211; a very good lesson indeed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To generate these images we said: <em>\u201cA kind-hearted old woman who lives alone in a small cottage. Despite her poverty, she always helps others in need. One day, she receives a magical gift from a fairy for her generosity, which brings her good fortune and happiness.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our opinion, these images have exquisite attention to detail. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also clearly show the old woman gratefully receiving an enchanted gift. One of the images even includes a fairy approaching the woman as she lovingly tends to a bird. Truly magical *sighs*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Argentina\">The Girl and the Puma \u2013 Argentina<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/hVdbtiMFblnHXoaE_SmwtuQPNbsxZNwZYo-1EoZnxLXJGoxRJvraawg26cmn_dQ8gK1NLtwf1Sw654Tnl2Zec4ybYzs8C6WRzNSG7FI5ccEbZ7uFPXXceMt-4DUwTe96YRZb1xyshceXTW3UfgmJZV0\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is Argentina\u2019s favourite fairy tale; The Girl and the Puma, which is giving us sassy \u2018us against the world\u2019 vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We used the following prompt for our images: <em>\u201cA young girl who saves a puma cub from a hunter&#8217;s trap and raises it as her own. As the puma grows, it becomes fiercely protective of the girl, and their bond deepens. When the girl is eventually forced to leave her home, the puma helps her in her journey and ensures her safety. \u201c<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images show both the young girl and the puma together and demonstrate the close bond they clearly have with one another. However, one of the images begins to blend the girl and the puma, giving the former cat-like eyes and ears, a paw instead of a hand and a snub nose which just seems off kilter to us. We\u2019re left wondering if it is the girl and the puma or the girl as a puma? AI can go hilariously wrong at times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Peru\">The Frog and the Condor \u2013 Peru<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/cITrDrs5n4Crj55SI1IEj4Y8v20gVgrIbRDfY-mu33613wA1BldySy0WhAtKqM5T3JHmSEWPrRtSyux-237EU-HTGXOr6MVyC6thuy2aBUAMqJKXij3KQOmc-7rZkNyWexQ5Iz1iKQqITJJpeIg1JoI\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI image generator was given the following prompt: <em>\u201cA frog asks for the condor&#8217;s help to cross a river. The condor agrees but betrays the frog, causing it to fall into the water. The frog survives and seeks revenge by tricking the condor into a dangerous flight.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peru\u2019s most popular fairy tale, The Frog and the Condor, is a rather rousing tale that has hints of daredevil, not to mention naughty double crossing behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images correctly highlight the frog\u2019s mission to cross over a river, but we cannot ignore an element of confusion around the story\u2019s characters. In the majority of the images, the AI has combined both the frog and the condor to create a rather strange hybrid creature that looks similar to a frog with bird-like wings. There is no sign of the condor actually helping the frog to cross, nor the latter making its splashy entrance into the river. Maybe this is the frog\u2019s dream after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"asian\">Portraying Asian fairy tales<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the next set of fairy tales, we\u2019re off to Asia. The images created for this continent\u2019s stories vary vastly from country to country, given its rich cultural tapestry, ancient civilisations and breathtaking religious temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#China\">Tale of the White Snake \u2013 China<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#India\">The Lion and the Crane &#8211; India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"China\">Tale of the White Snake \u2013 China<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/v1aB7d1HcnhF9bJHEvD5cT7-y_j5SE5o__SfAQmrLtI4mQ8aXu7QKg4vUumHwMRjzgb4UEweudDg5Dovi5GVtvmKKGs0QTLomcaExqHO1Xxi26MvMdsBzPRK9Ztn-m9g8xkbsNJmZSXYU0V9HbcNSjk\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We used this prompt: <em>\u201cA white snake spirit takes on human form and falls in love with a human man named Xu Xian. They get married and open a medicine shop together, but their happiness is threatened by a Buddhist monk named Fahai, who believes the white snake spirit is evil.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s most popular fairytale is Tale of the White Snake, a fast-paced tale about a snake spirit who falls in love with a human, complete with the chaos that follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We think the images represent the story well, symbolising that the white snake spirit has taken on a human form in a bid to fall in love &#8211; much like the mermaid in Denmark that also had to take on human form &#8211; and get married. But we noted there\u2019s no sign of the medicine shop or the obstacles posed by the headstrong monk in any of the images. Maybe even an AI dreams of a perfect life with a totally easy and beautiful ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"India\">The Lion and the Crane \u2013 India<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/10SP4umqpyITzWPKCqd0VbM4G1z-plVet19hs-yEC3FHTU8YJh65QCBQwpceyfs_80-l6xi3nJ46iSARUBNIanlXZo21ch8us2B4RmFzraqB_KcNHGHYqn32VsPpSfx-AOFeM63EzJ3lPFXDmk3jq_A\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is India\u2019s favourite fairytale, The Lion and the Crane, which is reminiscent of tried and tested Aesop\u2019s Fable The Lion and the Mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To generate these images, we used the following prompt: <em>\u201cA lion and a crane become friends. The lion saves the crane&#8217;s life, but the crane&#8217;s friendship is tested when the lion falls ill and asks for help. The crane uses its beak to remove a bone from the lion&#8217;s throat, saving its life, and the two friends are united once again.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this instance, AI did include a lion and a bird in each image, and they all vary in style, which adds a creative element. Keen eyes among you might notice though that none of the birds depicted are actually cranes! Similarly, one of the images introduces a surprising new creature &#8211; potentially a lion cub we think &#8211; which wasn\u2019t featured in the original fairytale, nor our prompt. The rumour of the internet being run by cats ma be true for AI as we see a distinctively cat-like bird alongside the extra cub!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"african\">AI interprets African tales<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In our final section, we explored how successfully AI was able to represent fairy tales from Africa, which is famous for its jaw dropping safari wildlife, vast desert expanses and magnificent ancient history. The fairytales included in this section are once again drastically different from each other from a style perspective, but how well do they depict their originating story?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Egypt\">The Doomed Prince \u2013 Egypt<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/blog\/how-well-can-ai-visualise-popular-fairy-tales\/#Tanzania\">The Monkey, the Shark, and the Washerman&#8217;s Donkey \u2013 Tanzania<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Egypt\">The Doomed Prince \u2013 Egypt<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/_vcqXgcsSeAN47678z4mGQepkRYhvhnqsDJU-mPSNrGrrc4D1Z34K9ozegwY0jhfSaa3NhpWt1GUU6WArk5BI4aWVhNFRwHapybuDIytCAH-Gh1eZOSwC2ebPL9VsJIXxOz-7Uoh_6MvkTGQDK0M6iQ\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next is Egyptian favourite fairy tale, The Doomed Prince, all about an adventurous young royal with a long road to freedom. It\u2019s an age-old tale that sounds like it could also take place in the modern age if our own royal family is anything to go by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We gave the AI the following prompt:<em> \u201cA king and queen desperately want a child. They receive a prophecy that their son will die from a snakebite, so they take extreme measures to protect him. However, fate takes a surprising twist, leading to an unexpected resolution.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The images depict the threat posed by the snake, which as it looms large, we think is truly terrifying! One also shows the young prince wearing a snakeskin hat, while the other the king and queen together and clearly in love with one another. For those already familiar with the original story, we think these images &#8211; while not entirely conveying the entire story plot &#8211; make for a decent representation of this famous story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"Tanzania\">The Monkey, the Shark, and the Washerman&#8217;s Donkey \u2013 Tanzania<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/j90EGntxhtrK-UM_-YCAU2NG4X0bZxH37vBnRVIIb--k_5IJMukBC7iyMGULhXEQoRrCQfq6oBvlGq2owhlC42SBWpJMHoxganDh3WB1e7n8H7Ee4nGbNF5GVBnULxEo4QPVKoaLCO9cVpwHPh_qmEI\" width=\"602\" height=\"601\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked Midjourney to create images with: <em>\u201cA monkey convinces the shark to venture onto dry land in search of food, where it becomes stranded and ultimately dies. The story illustrates the value of wit and intelligence in overcoming even the most formidable adversaries.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monkey, the Shark, and the Washerman\u2019s Donkey is the most popular fairytale in Tanzania and teaches an important lesson about using your common sense, which even at the best of times, can at times be a tricky thing to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These images have us coming over all uneasy, with the monkey looking extremely menacing as it emerges from the sea and appears to dwarf the washerman, very King Kong-esque. We got the sense from the prompt that the money is clever, rather than the scary apparition which we see here! There is no sign of the shark making its way on to dry land which, again, is a crucial part of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our fairytale findings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We loved selecting our fairy tales from across the world and seeing them come to life in a whole mix of fun and frivolous right though to frankly fearsome and ferocious ways! Some of the AI images were super creative and really did capture the magic of the stories via the prompts, while others were simply lost in translation &#8211; but still rather fantastical! What was interesting to see is how some of them missed vital plot details that were clearly included in the prompt or created images that changed the story entirely without any warning. Midjourney is mischievous with a creative twist!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However outlandish some of the stories are, there\u2019s no denying that they can help youngsters develop their personalities and learn the difference between right and wrong &#8211; even if the ultimate message is often somewhat toe curling! It\u2019s going to be interesting to observe how, in future years, the visuals created for children\u2019s books might evolve to help children learn in ever more bold and impactful ways, meaning of course that they all live happily ever after\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We analysed the most popular fairy tales from 62 countries across the globe because there\u2019s nothing like a good story to scare and delight the senses in equal measures!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, for each country\u2019s most popular fairy tale, we asked an AI image generator to create images that represented the plot of the story. We provided each story\u2019s plot as a prompt and allowed the AI to generate images based on this alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We decided to take this approach because we enjoy inspiring an interest in advanced technology through fun, and we have a vast online selection of educational and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wickeduncle.co.uk\/categories\/top-science-toys-christmas\">STEM toys<\/a> that help children to learn, grow and gain new skills. As AI continues to increase its influence over the coming years, we\u2019re totally convinced that it will be a valuable tool for little learners to hone their logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities, all while building their own AI projects and becoming the next generation of innovators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, without further ado, we reveal our top story picks by continent, and you\u2019ll be staggered by the sheer creativity of some of the more surreal plot lines, not to mention the resulting reimagined images!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All of the images within this research were generated using the AI image generator, Midjourney \u2013 with the prompts that have been included for each story. None of these images were created by anyone at Wicked Uncle. 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