“Myths and fairytales are expressions of archetypes, as are many images and themes in dreams. The presence of common archetypal patterns in all people accounts for similarities in the mythologies of many different cultures. As preexistent patterns, they influence how we behave and how we react to others. Gods and goddesses represent different qualities in the human psyche. The Pantheon of Greek deities together, male and female, exist as archetypes in us all… There are gods and goddesses in every person.” – Shinoda Bolen, MD