Masha's Tales Season 1 Episode 12 Bluebeard/The Straw Bull-Calf

Masha's Tales season 1 episode 12 features two classic fairy tales, Bluebeard and The Straw Bull-Calf. In Bluebeard, Masha tells the story of a wealthy man with a blue beard who marries a young woman. He gives her the keys to all the rooms in his castle, but warns her not to enter one specific room. Curiosity gets the best of her and she unlocks the door to find the room filled with the bodies of his previous wives. The story takes a dark turn as Bluebeard discovers his wife's disobedience and tries to kill her, but she is saved by her brothers.

In The Straw Bull-Calf, Masha tells the story of a poor peasant who boasts to the king that he has a magical straw bull-calf that can plow a field in record time. The king decides to put the peasant's claim to the test and offers him a large sum of money if he can successfully plow a large field in one day. The peasant is aided by a group of mice who help him make the bull-calf come to life with their magic. The bull-calf plows the field with ease and the peasant wins the bet, but things take a surprising turn when the king discovers the secret behind the bull-calf.

Both of these tales showcase the common themes of curiosity, greed, and magic found in classic fairy tales. Viewers will be captivated by Masha's storytelling and the colorful animation that brings these stories to life. This episode is sure to delight both children and adults with its timeless tales and important life lessons.