How does Tokarczuk's writing blend myth and psychology?
Myth and psychology are not separate realms for me; they are two streams that feed the same river of human experience. Myths are the archetypal expressions of our deepest fears and desires, the ancient narratives that shape our unconscious. Psychology, in turn, helps us understand the individual manifestations of these universal patterns. In works like *Primeval and Other Times*, the mythic creation of the world mirrors the psychological birth of consciousness. It’s about recognizing that the stories we tell ourselves, both individually and collectively, are profoundly formative, weaving the fabric of our reality and revealing the fragile nature of our constructed identities.
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