Myth, Legend & Folk Lore

Fairy Tale Analysis

According to the work of Jung and his collaborator, Marie-Louise von Franz, fairy tales are not simply children’s stories but symbolic representations of the human psyche. For von Franz, fairy tales are the purest expression of collective unconscious material. They are the most straightforward way in which the psyche tells its own story.

Fairy Tale Analysis

Ivan & the Grey Wolf

Saturday, February 1, 2025
3:45 pm

The Tsar discovers that golden apples are being stolen. His youngest son, Ivan, catches the thief—a Firebird—leaving behind a glowing feather. Intrigued, the Tsar sends his sons to capture the bird.