This French version, titled Cendrillon , introduced the iconic glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and the fairy godmother.
The earliest recorded version of the tale is the Greek story of , documented between 7 BC and 23 AD. In this version, an eagle steals a slave girl's sandal and drops it into the lap of an Egyptian king, who then searches for the sandal's owner. Other notable early versions include the 9th-century Chinese tale of Yeh-Hsien , which features a magical fish rather than a fairy godmother. cinderella
The tale has been adapted into countless formats, from operas by Rossini and Massenet to modern musicals and live-action films starring actors like Brandy, Drew Barrymore, and Lily James. This French version, titled Cendrillon , introduced the