That fable was his equivalent of Condi's mushroom cloud bugaboo and the conmens' War on Terriers.

Freud discovered (by listening - D'Oh) the extent of sexual abuse of young girls by the usual suspects. When he attempted to make his case before the local Elks Club / Psych and Gentlemen's Association - they made it clear that such Unthinkable allegations would result in his Not getting his robe, sceptre and license to collect fees (..and everyone calling him poo poo head.)

That last did it, and the edited-data cover story has been mauling gullible psyches ever since.
(Jung was lots smarter, honest and profound - thus guaranteed to be unpopular with the Professional sects.)


HTH