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293 - Pricked by a Spindle - Symbolism in Sleeping Beauty

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This is the first of a series of videos I will release from my patron-only archive, analyzing symbolism in various fairy tales. We start with Sleeping Beauty and the meaning of being pricked by a spindle, how it might relate to a woman's cycle, sexuality, and broader patterns of change. I also give you a glimpse into how I tend to think about stories over a long time.

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Music by the one and only @dirtpoorrobins

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/iobn7oJGicM

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