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【随机波动】致信白素贞：好好一条蛇，何苦变女人？

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Jan 24, 2025
Delve into the folklore surrounding the White Snake and its profound themes of transformation and identity. Explore why mythical narratives often depict women as serpents, intertwining love, betrayal, and societal expectations. Discover the evolution of characters like Medusa, who reflect contemporary struggles. The podcast also challenges traditional views in fairy tales, comparing them with modern stories like Barbie, shedding light on femininity and agency. Unravel the cultural significance of these legends and how they resonate with our understanding of self.
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ANECDOTE

Modern Retelling of White Snake

  • The podcast discusses different adaptations of the Legend of the White Snake, including the 2007 rewrite by Li Rui and his wife.
  • This version explores the story's relevance to contemporary gender dynamics, adding another layer to the snake-woman narrative.
INSIGHT

Snake as Intermediary Figure

  • Wu Hong discusses snake imagery in art, highlighting a bronze depiction of a shaman-like figure connecting the celestial and underworld realms.
  • This imagery links to the White Snake, who transitions between snake, human, and divine forms.
INSIGHT

Transformation and Womanhood

  • The podcast explores the transformation of women into animals/plants in The Legend of the White Snake, The Little Mermaid, and works by Han Kang and Angela Carter.
  • This exploration aims to understand the essence of womanhood.
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