Critics objected to Von Franz's interpretations of dying dreams by claiming they represent mere wish-fulfillment, but Von Franz disputes this by noting that dying dreams also contain harsh, unsentimental messages about actual death, not only comforting reassurance.
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Marie-Louise von FranzEvidence Quote
“Because, as you see from the dream of the decaying horse, nature does say— the end is coming. Quite unsentimentally. And the flickering candle does go out, in that old woman's dream.”
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Carl Jung’s Near-Death Experience & Marie-Louise von Franz on the Mystery of Death-Dreams— The Jungian AionCreated: 8/11/2026, 7:43:30 AM
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