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Originally Posted by Yan Yan  An excellent interpretation of the imagery TSP!
For hundreds of years "Fairy Stories" (and C.S. Lewis was faithful to the genre) performed a useful function.
Women learned that male sexuality might seem fearsome when they are young but is vital to their development.
Frogs can turn into Princes.
Men learned that they needed women to become responsible citizens. Frogs can turn into Princes.
These days it's better for men to remain a frog. Back to the pond lads! The water is warm. Last one in is a wuss!! |
I love mythology and fairy tales for just that reason. They carry ancient wisdom that our forebears deemed worthy to impart to their children via fables.