If I were to describe an isolated house in the woods that children are welcomed into for food and safety, would you know which fairy tale I was talking about? If you said Little Red Riding Hood, you’re right! But if you said Hansel and Gretel, you’re also right!
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Tricksters: Chaos, Cleverness, and Change in Myth and Modern Story
What do rabbits, spiders, and fairies have in common? If you answered that they’re all associated with the trickster archetype in literature and folklore, then hypothetical cookies for you (or some other imaginary treat of your choice)!
Kate G. Jameson 