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The Dark Side of Fairy Tales | Jonathan Pageau

2024/10/6
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Jonathan Pageau discusses the significance of fairy tales, highlighting their connection to biblical themes and their role in shaping cultural norms. He emphasizes how these stories, embedded in our civilization, offer profound insights into the human experience.
  • Fairy tales are accessible narratives with fantastical elements, often derived from biblical stories.
  • They convey deeper meanings and patterns that resonate with universal human experiences.
  • Fairy tales play a crucial role in establishing cultural norms and shaping our understanding of the world.

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Jonathan Pageau is a French-Canadian liturgical artist, writer, and public speaker on religious philosophy, symbolism, and Orthodox Christianity. Pageau’s commentary can be found on his YouTube channel, “The Symbolic World,” as well as in Dr. Jordan B. Peterson’s 17-part “Exodus” seminar and The Daily Wire’s latest series, “Foundations of the West.” In today’s episode, Jonathan and I discuss the biblical themes found in classical fairy tales like “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and the important role that storytelling plays in establishing our most deeply held cultural norms. Pageau also speaks to the modern uses of symbolism, from the prevalence of conspiracy theories to the real meaning behind the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics. Stay tuned, and welcome back to another episode of the Sunday Special.

 

 

 

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