The Grimm Brothers are notorious for including references to God in their stories. In addition, the magic of benign magical beings, i.e. the fairy godmother, is usually replaced by the power of prayers to God. See Brothers' Grimm Biography.The Grimm Brothers are notorious for including references to God in their stories. In addition, the magic of benign magical beings, i.e. the fairy godmother, is usually replaced by the power of prayers to God. See Brothers' Grimm Biography.