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'''Queen Malodora Grymm''' was a [[Hag]] who lived in medieval Europe. She used a [[Beautification Potion]] to transform herself into a beautiful woman, and married a king. She used a charmed mirror to compliment her looks and reinforce her self-image. However, she became jealous of [[Malodora Grymm's victim|the most beautiful girl in the kingdom]] and plotted to get rid of her by using a poisoned apple.
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'''Queen Malodora Grymm''' was a [[Hag]], who lived in medieval Europe. She used a [[Beautification Potion]] to transform herself into a beautiful woman, and married [[Malodora Grymm's husband|a king]]. She used a charmed mirror to compliment her looks and reinforce her self-image. However, she became jealous of [[Malodora Grymm's victim|the most beautiful girl in the kingdom]] and plotted to get rid of her by using a poisoned apple.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
==Behind the scenes==
 
*Malodora Grymm is based on the witch from the tale of [[Wikipedia:Snow White|Snow White]].
 
*Malodora Grymm is based on the witch from the tale of [[Wikipedia:Snow White|Snow White]].
*In 2001, actress [[Miranda Richardson]], who plays [[Rita Skeeter]], took part in the film, [[Wikipedia:Snow White (2001 film)|Snow White: Fairest of Them All]] playing Queen Elspeth, who, like Malodora, was a hag turned into the beautiful and wicked Queen of the fairy tale.
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*In 2001, actress [[Miranda Richardson]], who plays [[Rita Skeeter]], took part in the film, [[Wikipedia:Snow White (2001 film)|Snow White: Fairest of Them All]], playing Queen Elspeth, who, like Malodora, was a hag turned into the beautiful and wicked Queen of the fairy tale.
   
 
==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
*Malodora consists of the prefix mal-, ''evil'' (as in malnutrition or malevolent) and odour, ''smell'' or ''scent''. Thus, Malodora is "she who smells badly".
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*Malodora consists of the prefix "mal-", "''evil''" (as in "malnutrition" or "malevolent") and odour, "''smell''" or "''scent''". Thus, Malodora is "she, who smells badly".
*Grymm is a nod to the [[Wikipedia:Brothers Grimm|Brothers Grimm]]. It can be also a reference to the word "grim", meaning ghastly or sinister.
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*Grymm is a nod to the [[Wikipedia:Brothers Grimm|Brothers Grimm]]. It can be also a reference to the word grim, meaning "ghastly" or "sinister".
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==

Revision as of 16:46, 26 December 2011

Queen Malodora Grymm was a Hag, who lived in medieval Europe. She used a Beautification Potion to transform herself into a beautiful woman, and married a king. She used a charmed mirror to compliment her looks and reinforce her self-image. However, she became jealous of the most beautiful girl in the kingdom and plotted to get rid of her by using a poisoned apple.

Behind the scenes

Etymology

  • Malodora consists of the prefix "mal-", "evil" (as in "malnutrition" or "malevolent") and odour, "smell" or "scent". Thus, Malodora is "she, who smells badly".
  • Grymm is a nod to the Brothers Grimm. It can be also a reference to the word grim, meaning "ghastly" or "sinister".

Appearances