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by John Betts, Jungian AnalystAn introduction to the Carl Jung's theory of analytical psychology
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JUNG PODCAST#19-TALE6
02/09/2007
JUNG PODCAST #19 â THE INTERPRETATION OF FAIRY TALES PART 6
We continue our amplifications of the symbols of the fairy tale we are interpreting, The Nixie of the Mill-Pond. Central symbols such as the golden comb, golden spinning-wheel, and golden flute are dealt with. The amplifications of these symbols are rather extensive in an attempt to demonstrate just what we are able to do with symbols, especially those found in fairy tales or dreams. Bear in mind as you listen to this episode that all the characters of the tale are structures of the psyche viz. The miller is the ego, the wife is the anima etc. The central symbol dictionaries used are Cooper, Cirlot, Biedermann and Herder, as well as von Frantzâs texts of the interpretation of fairy tales and the feminine in fairy tales.
JUNG PODCAST#18-TALE5
25/08/2007
JUNG PODCAST #18 - THE INTERPRETATION OF FAIRY TALES PART 5
In this episode we continue with the interpretation of "The Nixie of the Mill-Pond" with a focus on which symbols to amplify and how.
JUNG PODCAST #17-TALE4
19/08/2007
JUNG PODCAST#17-TALES4
19/08/2007
JUNG PODCAST #17 - THE INTERPRETATION OF FAIRY TALES PART 4
In this episode we continue with the second part of the Moreau Guidelines and then begin the interpretation of the Brother's Grimm "The Nixie of the Mill-Pond"
JUNG PODCAST #16-TALE3
23/07/2007
JUNG PODCAST #16 - FAIRY TALES 3
In this episode we continue with a Jungian approach to fairy tale interpretation. I introduce the "Moreau Guidelines", a concise overview of how one may interpret a fairy tale. The Moreau Guidelines are covered in detail. The first step of an interpretation, using these guidelines is explained, with examples from Grimm's (Rapunzel, The Devil's Sooty Brother, The Raven). Four core ideas are presented : all elements of the fairy tale are elements of a single psyche; all the characters in the fairy tale represent structures of the same psyche; we have to take an interpretive stance for the fairy tale based on whether we feel the tale represents a masculine or a feminine psyche; all the elements of the tale are symbolic.
