The Uncanny, The October 7 Massacre, and the Folktale “The Wolf and the Kids” (ATU 123)

Authors

Ravit Raufman, University of HaifaFollow

Abstract

Following Freud’s claim that folktales do not necessarily evoke uncanny experiences, this essay presents a case in which a folktale brought to life in the form of real-world events evokes uncanny experiences. The essay examines testimonies from the October 7 events in light of the folktale identified as “The Wolf and the Kids” (ATU 123) and proposes that beyond the horrors that occurred in the massacre, the comparative discussion reveals an additional level of terror, related to the way fairy tale experiences take on flesh and bone.

Recommended Citation

Raufman, Ravit (2025) "The Uncanny, The October 7 Massacre, and the Folktale “The Wolf and the Kids” (ATU 123)," Jewish Folklore and Ethnology: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/jewishfolklore/vol4/iss1/2