Jungian Ever After

Dec 07 2024 15 ep. 48 mins 36
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A podcast about fairy tales through the lens of Jungian analysis. Hosted by Raisa Cabrera and Dr. Adina Davidson.

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Eros and Psyche

Dec 07 2024 58 mins  
This episode departs from the physicality of Hercules' deeds to discuss a more spiritual tale of love. Eros and Psyche is in many ways a story in opposition to Hercules. For while he remains emotionally unchanged by the end of his tale, the very core of this love story is emotional development. Story begins | 2:50 Story ends | 26:02 This episode we will be reading from: ⁠⁠⁠

Hercules

Nov 20 2024 42 mins  
In this episode we discuss the story of Hercules, the strongest man and perhaps the most well known of Greek heroes. While folks are probably familiar with general highlights of his story, many of the finer details may be surprising. After consuming the entirety of his legend, it's hard to call it anything else but tragic. Story begins | 2:30 Story ends | 16:55 This season we will

The Greek Creation Myth

Jun 13 2024 53 mins  
We bring you our first story episode of season 2! No pantheon is without its creation story and it seemed an obvious place to start for our season of Greek mythology. We discuss the archetypes of creation stories with some comparisons to biblical creation and... The Big Bang Theory? Story begins | 14:03 Story ends | 20:02 This season we will be reading from: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Myth

Introducing the Greek Pantheon

Feb 01 2024 51 mins  
Our first episode of season 2! In a way this is episode 0 because it is an introduction to the members of the Greek pantheon and some of our opinions on them. This season we will be reading from: ⁠⁠Mythology by Edith Hamilton Our intro/outro music a sample of Seikilos Epitaph with the Lyre of Apollo, by Lina Palera, under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Internati

Briar Rose - Awakening and Transformation

Aug 05 2023 42 mins  
Our final episode of season 1 is a story near and dear to Raisa. This episode gets a lot more personal than some, as we discuss periods of awakening and transformation from various points in our own lives. The story is from ⁠Household Tales by Brothers Grimm⁠ and is read starting at 7:19 and ending at 15:25. Adina also recommends: ⁠The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales⁠ (P

Little Red Riding Hood - Sex and Violence

Mar 04 2023 44 mins  
The story is Little Red Cap this time, better known as Little Red Riding Hood. We discuss such topics as the 3 faces of the Great Mother, the nature of wolves, and of course our good friend Trickster. Please note that there is also some discussion of rape in this episode, if that is something that will upset you, this may be one to skip. The story is from Household Tales by Brother

Snow White Pt 2: Anima/Animus

Jan 20 2023 36 mins  
Our part 2 coverage of Snow White discusses Anima/Animus and how it has shaped the way people perceive and project gender roles at varying points in history.  The story is from Household Tales by Brothers Grimm and is read starting at 6:24 and ending at 24:55 of the PREVIOUS episode (episode 7). Adina also recommends: The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales (Pantheon Fairy Tale And

Snow White Pt 1 - Archetypal Evil

Dec 02 2022 63 mins  
After an unplanned hiatus, we're back! Snow White is one of the most recognized fairy tale stories and characters but, as usual, not many people are familiar with the Grimm version. Part one centers around Archetypal Evil and how it taints those who come into contact with it.  The story is from Household Tales by Brothers Grimm and is read starting at 6:24 and ending at 24:55.

Hansel and Grethel - Fear and Resilience

Jun 23 2022 59 mins  
This underrated fairy tale has a lot more to it than either of us would have guessed. We discuss fear of abandonment, resilience, and how they relate to a few current events as of the show's recording. The story is from Household Tales by Brothers Grimm and is read starting at 3:21 and ending at 20:10. Adina also recommends: The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales (Pantheon Fairy Tale A

Rumpelstiltskin Part 2: Trickster

May 19 2022 38 mins  
This second part of our Rumpelstiltskin coverage focuses on the Trickster archetype. We talk about places that Trickster emerges in pop culture before analyzing the ways in which both Rumpel and the miller's daughter channel trickster energy. Part one's story was read last month from Household Tales by Brothers Grimm. Adina also recommends: The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales (Panth