Like many fairy tale stories, the origins of Little Red Riding Hood lie in the mists of time. Scholars argue that the story may have several possible roots and meanings.
It was in the Hollywood cartoon short, and especially the work of Tex Avery at Warner Bros. and M-G-M, that a truly modern version of the fairy tale emerged.
Terri Windling's article on Little Red Riding Hood in Endicott Studio's Winter 2004 Journal of Mythic Arts
psychology and fairy tales The psychological significance of fairy tales has been one of the most pervasive topics in the history of fairy‐tale