1st Edition

Archetypal Healing through Fairy Stories and Myths The Dragon is the Pathway to Peace

By Victor MacGill Copyright 2026
166 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

166 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

166 Pages 21 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

In this book, Victor MacGill uses the science of systems theory to explore the hidden meanings of fairy tales and myths. He links the scientific with anthropological, mythological, psychological, and healing approaches to explore these stories and how they can be applied to emotional healing. Throughout history, shared understandings of ourselves and our world have enabled us to cooperate. This... Read more

Preface

Introduction

Chapter One: The Call to the Journey.

Chapter Two: The Hero's Journey

Chapter Three: The Tree of Knowledge

Chapter Four: Charting the Journey

Chapter Five: Metaphors

Chapter Six: Archetypes For Our Age

Chapter Seven: King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover

Chapter Eight: The Wizard of Oz

Chapter Nine; Stories of transformation

Chapter Ten: Perseus and Andromeda

Chapter Eleven: Eros and Psyche

Chapter Twelve: Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel

Chapter Thirteen: The Homecoming

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Biography

Victor MacGill has 45 years’ experience in various helping professions, including in community support roles, as a probation officer, and as a clinical social worker. He holds a PhD in systems theory from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. He hosts workshops on mythology, archetypes, and systems theory.