Myth Matters

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Abundance and the needs of the "kingdom": The Shepherd's Nosegay fairy tale

Abundance and the needs of the "kingdom": The Shepherd's Nosegay fairy tale4 days ago58 min

This episode revolves around a Czech fairy tale that you've probably never heard of but I suspect you'll recognize some of the motifs. The story raises some interesting questions about the nature of abundance and what's necessary to the life of our "kingdom," the kingdom of our inner world and the outer society. Fairy tales speak to us about common life experiences and psychological processes. They also convey cultural values, and the needs and concerns of particular times and particular plac...