Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, in Women Who Run With the Wolves , argues that the “animal woman” is a psychic symbol of . She is the part of a woman that is not civilized, not polite, and not owned. Romantic storylines involving her serve three functions:
For as long as humans have told stories, we have drawn a thin, shimmering line between the human heart and the wild heart of the animal. But one specific thread in this tapestry is uniquely provocative, fertile, and misunderstood: the romantic storyline between a human (often a man) and a female entity who is either part animal, wholly animal transformed, or spiritually bonded to the animal kingdom. These are the tales of the Selkie, the Swan Maiden, the Werewolf’s mate, and the modern “monster lover.” Www animal and women sex com
Love is not about taming the beast; it is about deciding which beast to run with. Romantic storylines involving her serve three functions: For