Old tales connect us with our past and humanity Stories from hundreds or thousands of years provide a window into our ancestral past and a window into our present. Without necessarily being aware of it, the old tales speak to us in a universal and timeless way, assuring us that the troubles and trials of life are not exclusive to us but have been experienced by millions throughout time. The old tales can ease our burdens by assuring us that we are not alone. Many have passed our same way before. |