Unsurprisingly, Maleficents curse was inevitable.
Shes also not alone in the world of Disney princess happy endings.
Both she and Snow White find their Happily Ever After thanks to true loves kiss.
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But before there was DisneysSleeping Beauty, Charles Perraults fairytale of the same name was a popular story.
The earliest known version of the story we know and love today was in the 14th centurysPerceforest.
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Its very different from the Disney version while still inspired by the same tale.
Its this act, among other elements inBriar Rose, that was inspired bySleeping Beauty.
She continues to have various adventures, including a second slumber, a literal soul search, and more.
Its a foray into dark fantasy through the lens of a fairytale.
Starring Angelina Jolie, the films are a retelling of the classic tale, but from the villains perspective.
Maleficent is given a backstory tainted with romantic love, betrayal, and the power of maternal love.
Its a fantasy version of the story in which Prince Larkin has remained in a slumber since 1799.
Sleeping Beauty is also a character with superpowers in the 2015 B-movie,Avengers Grimm.
Plus, Maleficent is the main villain in Disneys 2015Descendants.
Sleeping Beautyhas also inspired many gaming characters.
Maleficent and Aurora are both characters in theKingdom Heartsvideo games.
