41: Carl Jung & Alchemy • Part III: Magnum Opus

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Aug 31, 2023

Join the podcast for an exploration of alchemy's golden age in Europe, its connection to Grimm's fairy tales, and the misunderstood psychotherapeutic method of Carl Jung. Learn about the mystical city of Prague and its alchemical capital status, as well as the symbolism of Hermes-Mercarius in alchemy. Discover the world of alchemy through the patronage of King Rudolph II and the intriguing house of Rabbi Lo. Explore the concept of external influences on creativity and visit an alchemy museum in Prague.

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Fairy Tale Symbolism

M.J. Dorian analyzes the Grimm fairy tale "The Spirit in the Bottle."
This tale has alchemical symbolism, like the spirit Mercurius trapped in a bottle.

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Fairy Tales and the Unconscious

Jung saw fairy tales as expressions of the unconscious mind, like dreams.
"The Spirit in the Bottle" reflects alchemy's shift into the cultural unconscious.

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Scholarly Intellect

The young man in "The Spirit in the Bottle" is a scholar, highlighting alchemy's emphasis on intellect.
Alchemical texts stress the importance of study and reason, like in Atalanta Fugiens.

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