Myth, creativity, consciousness
The proper way to be a father or mother, questions about who can father or mother, and what these parental roles mean are contentious topics, ripe for creative reflection and renewal. Myths about fathers and fatherhood contain images and … Continued
Our appreciation of mythology as a symbolic language is central to the contemporary relationship to myth. As people bound to a psychological view of the inner life, myth as metaphor is the key to understanding the old stories. And … Continued
On the surface, “The Wild Swans” is a fairy tale about cursed brothers who are saved by their sister. This is a common motif. Closer examination led me to consider the creative power of words and of silence, and … Continued
