The Interpretation of Fairy Tales

Who is Ivan from The Interpretation of Fairy Tales and what is their importance?

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Ivan's character is the equivalent of Dummling in the Russian variation of the story, The Three Feathers. He mistakenly burns the frog-skin of the beautiful princess, and he represents the danger of being too emotional and aggressive. Ivan has neglected his anima.

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The Interpretation of Fairy Tales