A Norwegian fairy tale similar to “The Maiden King” and to “Psyche and Eros,” in the archetypal nature of the metaphors and narrative structure. Much may be revealed when you listen to an old story like “Valemon the White Bear King”  and allow yourself to be drawn in.

I particularly love this story for the image of the white bear, and the reversal of gender roles…. but don’t let me give too much away. 

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