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Their ultimate goal was to recover what they called the "natural" essence of Germanic traditions. These stories, often dismissed as fairy tales, contained vital truths about the worldview and moral compass of their ancestors—truths that have been gradually lost, sanitized, or scoffed at as society modernized.
Fairy Tales as Archetypes and Moral Lessons
The discussion dives into specific fairy tales, demonstrating how they encode archetypes and morals that are essential to understanding human nature and societal order. One notable example is "Godfather Death," which portrays death as a guiding figure and moral compass, illustrating the inevitability of death and the importance of respecting natural laws.