How Ariel’s Mom Had the Saddest Story in Disney

Queen Athena’s Tragic Story In The Little Mermaid Before Ariel ever dreams of the human world, there’s a silent shadow hanging over Atlantica—one the original film never names, but one that quietly sets off every emotional domino that follows. Because behind King Triton’s power, behind Ariel’s curiosity, behind every rule, and every fear… there’s someone missing. A queen whose absence is so heavy that once you understand her story, the entire movie hits differently. And of course, I’m talking about Queen Athena--Ariel’s mother, King Triton’s wife, So what really became of this missing queen--and why did Ariel’s mother disappear from the story altogether? It wasn’t until Disney released The Little Mermaid 3: Ariel’s Beginning that we were finally given the full story of what truly happened to the lost Queen of Atlantica. And it's way sadder than I remember when watching it as a kid... Also check out:    • The Secret History Between Ursula & Ariel'...   BG Music: AI generated Via YouTube Studio (No Official Name Given) Welcome to the ultimate and ever-expanding fanbase for Disney nerds all over the world! Click here to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3THFMux Click here to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3THFMux Check out the official Deluxe Amazon Store! https://www.amazon.com/shop/deluxe 💛Keep being awesome everyone!!💛