By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)
The tale of Chicken Little, or Chicken Licken as he’s sometimes known, is a famous folk tale. But where did it come from, and what is the meaning of the Chicken Little story?
The term ‘Chicken Little’ has become almost synonymous with alarmism, with the term being used to describe people who needlessly stoke fear among people. Let’s take a closer look at the meaning and origin of this classic folk tale.