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Episode 4: Monsters as Metaphor - Show Notes

Description:

Explore how fantasy creatures function as psychological mirrors reflecting our deepest fears, cultural anxieties, and collective consciousness. From the werewolf as embodiment of our fear of losing control to the evolution of vampires across different eras, Cassandra examines why the monsters we create reveal as much about ourselves as the worlds they inhabit..

Release Schedule:

New episodes on the 8th and 22nd of each month, complementing written articles published on the 1st and 15th at Fathoms Deep on Substack.

Links:

Written article: Monsters as Metaphors

Author website: morganadrake.com

Dimidium Tales, the stories inspired by the legends

About the Voices:

Oliver and Cassandra are AI-generated voices representing different aspects of the author's approach to these subjects. They are not real people but narrative devices created to present distinct perspectives: Oliver focuses on historical precision and documentation, while Cassandra explores patterns and connections across stories and cultures. This dual approach allows for a balanced examination of both factual and interpretive dimensions.

Sound credits:

Wave bell attributedPirate Ship at Bay.wav by CGEffex -- https://freesound.org/s/93678/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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References and Further Reading:

Asma, S. T. (2009). On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears. Oxford University Press.

Bettelheim, B. (1976). The Uses of Enchantment: The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales. Knopf.

Cohen, J. J. (1996). Monster Theory: Reading Culture. University of Minnesota Press.

Creed, B. (1993). The Monstrous-Feminine: Film, Feminism, Psychoanalysis. Routledge.

Jung, C. G. (1968). The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious. Princeton University Press.

Key Topics Covered

Jung's shadow theory and psychological projection

Cultural evolution of vampire mythology

Maritime monsters as expressions of our relationship with the unknown

The monstrous feminine in folklore and modern subversions

Contemporary humanization of monsters in fantasy

Monsters as vehicles for psychological healing

Featured Works & Authors Mentioned

Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow"

Bram Stoker's "Dracula"

N.K. Jemisin's "Broken Earth" trilogy

Jeff VanderMeer's "Southern Reach" trilogy

Bruno Bettelheim's theories on fairy tales

Full Episode Access

This complete episode is currently available to all listeners. In the future, Maritime Legends episodes will remain free, while Fantasy Analysis episodes will be available in full to subscribers. Enjoy the full content while it's available to everyone!

Coming Next:

- Episode 5 (July 8): "St. Elmo's Fire: When Electricity Becomes Magic" with Oliver

- Episode 6 (July 22): "The Role of Maps in Fantasy Literature" with Cassandra

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As always, thank you for listening,

Morgan A. Drake

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