Summary: Two orphans wander the wide world. At every turn, danger lurks. But little Ivanushka just can't get over his thirst! In spite of his sister's warning, he drinks the water... and turns into a goat. But that seeming tragedy sets into motion a series of events that will lead to the ultimate happily ever after. In the analysis section, Nicholas Kotar discusses why this seemingly depressing and dark story is actually the most Christian of them all. Goats, magic water, and evil witches... are you serious? What's Christian about any of that? For the first time this season, Kotar does a deep dive analysis of the story's symbolic structure, revealing a beautiful secret at the heart of this beautiful fairy tale.
