As a folklore and tale enthusiast, I have enjoyed this post. It isn't simple to either locate or allocate a folk tale, as is indicated. Cross referencing is probably even harder!
The witch > her choice/ The soldier. All that he knew, as is with us The computer. can become an object of worhip unless we understand it is only an object.
Thanks for introducing me to the attempt at a typology of folk tales (2004!) and this specific one about the spirit in the blue light. I knew the “original fairy tales” were often very dark but this one is wild! Enjoyed your left of centre analogy with our devices👍
How much did I love this? Smart, informative, thoughtful and made me hungry to read more. Way to go.
As a folklore and tale enthusiast, I have enjoyed this post. It isn't simple to either locate or allocate a folk tale, as is indicated. Cross referencing is probably even harder!
Very nice and usual way of writing! Message delivered subtly .
Very thought provoking…and relevant. Thank you 🙏🏻
So good!
The witch > her choice/ The soldier. All that he knew, as is with us The computer. can become an object of worhip unless we understand it is only an object.
https://wsupress.wayne.edu/9780814334812/
I think Kate Bush had something to say about this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzqF_gBpS84
I really enjoyed this piece. But now I'm self conscious around my computer, wondering what it thinks about my search history. Thanks a lot ;)
Thanks for introducing me to the attempt at a typology of folk tales (2004!) and this specific one about the spirit in the blue light. I knew the “original fairy tales” were often very dark but this one is wild! Enjoyed your left of centre analogy with our devices👍