In an African folk tale, the otherwordly enchantment of a heavenly woman nearly destroys a young man, but he is saved by the love of a plain girl from his village. Acclaimed author Robert A. Johnson discusses the manifestation of feminine archetypes in mens lives and illuminates mens relationship to femininity through myths, stories, and anecdotes--encouraging men to recognize feminine elements within himself. nThe bestselling author of He, She, and We analyzes two mythic stories that illuminate the malaise of our time--the wounded feeling function.