# The Little Mermaid’s Dark Ending: The Tragic Story Disney Completely Changed

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Podcast: [The Strange History Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497)
Published: 2026-05-20T04:05:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-little-mermaid-s-dark-ending-the-tragic-story-disney-completely-changed--71201399
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## Resource

What if The Little Mermaid didn’t end with love, but with loss. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we uncover the original version of The Little Mermaid, written by Hans Christian Andersen, a story far darker and far more tragic than the version made famous by The Little Mermaid. We explore the painful transformation, the relentless sacrifice, and the heartbreaking ending where the mermaid does not get the prince, does not achieve her dream, and instead dissolves into sea foam. This is not a story about winning love, but about enduring loss, making impossible choices, and accepting an ending that offers no reward. If you are drawn to dark history, tragic folklore, and the hidden truths behind famous stories, this episode reveals the version of The Little Mermaid that was never meant to comfort, but to resonate on a far deeper and more haunting level. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support . 🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments? Submit your ideas for The Strange History Podcast Follow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeartRadio Audible New episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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