Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales
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"Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales" is a psychological study by Jungian analyst Emma Jung that explores how fairy tales symbolically express the masculine and feminine aspects of the psyche.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales canonical | 1 |
| Individuation in Fairy Tales | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales Context triple: [Emma Jung, notableWork, Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales]
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A.
The Cat by Marie-Louise von Franz
"The Cat" by Marie-Louise von Franz is a Jungian psychological interpretation of a fairy tale that explores themes of transformation, the feminine psyche, and individuation through symbolic analysis.
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B.
Fantasia of the Unconscious
Fantasia of the Unconscious is a 1922 philosophical and psychological essay by D. H. Lawrence exploring human instincts, the unconscious mind, and critiques of modern civilization.
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C.
Jungian circle at Eranos
The Jungian circle at Eranos was an influential interdisciplinary group of scholars, psychologists, and philosophers inspired by Carl Jung’s ideas, who met at the Eranos conferences in Switzerland to explore comparative religion, symbolism, and depth psychology.
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D.
Inner Worlds
Inner Worlds is a jazz fusion album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra that showcases their later-period blend of electric jazz, rock, and world music influences.
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E.
“The Substance of Gothic”
“The Substance of Gothic” is a critical work by architect and theorist Ralph Adams Cram that explores the principles, spirit, and cultural significance of Gothic architecture.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales Target entity description: "Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales" is a psychological study by Jungian analyst Emma Jung that explores how fairy tales symbolically express the masculine and feminine aspects of the psyche.
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A.
The Cat by Marie-Louise von Franz
"The Cat" by Marie-Louise von Franz is a Jungian psychological interpretation of a fairy tale that explores themes of transformation, the feminine psyche, and individuation through symbolic analysis.
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B.
Fantasia of the Unconscious
Fantasia of the Unconscious is a 1922 philosophical and psychological essay by D. H. Lawrence exploring human instincts, the unconscious mind, and critiques of modern civilization.
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C.
Jungian circle at Eranos
The Jungian circle at Eranos was an influential interdisciplinary group of scholars, psychologists, and philosophers inspired by Carl Jung’s ideas, who met at the Eranos conferences in Switzerland to explore comparative religion, symbolism, and depth psychology.
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D.
Inner Worlds
Inner Worlds is a jazz fusion album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra that showcases their later-period blend of electric jazz, rock, and world music influences.
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E.
“The Substance of Gothic”
“The Substance of Gothic” is a critical work by architect and theorist Ralph Adams Cram that explores the principles, spirit, and cultural significance of Gothic architecture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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psychological study ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify the psychological meaning of anima
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clarify the psychological meaning of animus ⓘ show how fairy tales mirror inner psychic processes ⓘ |
| associatedWith | 20th-century analytical psychology ⓘ |
| author | Emma Jung ⓘ |
| contributionTo |
Jungian studies of myth and fairy tales
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understanding of gendered psychic structures ⓘ |
| examines |
female figures in fairy tales as anima symbols
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male figures in fairy tales as animus symbols ⓘ relationship dynamics in fairy tales ⓘ |
| exploresConcept |
archetypes
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collective unconscious ⓘ feminine archetype ⓘ individuation ⓘ masculine archetype ⓘ psychic development ⓘ |
| field |
depth psychology
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fairy-tale interpretation ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
interpretation of fairy-tale motifs
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symbolic expression of feminine aspects of the psyche ⓘ symbolic expression of masculine aspects of the psyche ⓘ |
| genre |
analytical psychology literature
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Jungian analytic ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
integration of masculine and feminine within the psyche
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symbolic transformation in narratives ⓘ unconscious contents expressed in folklore ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Carl Gustav Jung
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linked to:
Carl Jung
|
| language | German ⓘ |
| literaryForm | essay collection ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Jungian psychology
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anima ⓘ animus ⓘ fairy tales ⓘ |
| originalTitle |
Animus und Anima
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linked to:
Animus and Anima
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| relatedField |
comparative mythology
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symbolic interpretation of literature ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Man and His Symbols
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The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
Jungian analysts
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linked to:
Jungian circle at Eranos
psychologists ⓘ students of literature ⓘ students of mythology ⓘ |
| theoreticalFramework |
Carl Gustav Jung's analytical psychology
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linked to:
Carl Jung
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Subject: Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales Description of subject: "Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales" is a psychological study by Jungian analyst Emma Jung that explores how fairy tales symbolically express the masculine and feminine aspects of the psyche.
Referenced by (2)
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subject linked to:
The Cat by Marie-Louise von Franz
linked to: Animus and Anima in Fairy Tales