Subtitle:
The meaning of myth as a guide for life
Edition:
"An Eddison-Sadd edition"
Place of Publication:
New York, New York
Publisher:
Fireside
Copyright Date:
2000
ISBN / SBN / ISSN:
0684869470
Source:
Jim Davis
Media Type:
Print (Non-Serial)
Media Sub-type:
Book
Copy:
2
LoC Call Number:
BF 175.5 .M95 G74 2000 c.2
Accession Number:
081156
Keyword Subject Headings:
Mythology -- psychology
Conduct of life
Conduct of life
User Notes:
Soft cover, 288 pp. including extensive color illustrations,
bibliography and index.
The book consists of short chapters comprising
a summarized myth from Classical and other
traditions followed by author commentary
presented with a psychological focus.
Contents:
Introduction
Part I: In the beginning
1. Parents and children
2. Siblings
3. Family inheritance
Part II: Becoming an individual
1. Leaving home
2. Fighting for autonomy
3. Quest for meaning
Part III: Love and relationships
1. Passion and rejection
2. Eternal triangle
3. Marriage
Part IV: Position and power
1. Finding a vocation
2. Greed and ambition
3. Responsibility
Part V: Rites of passage
1. Separation, loss and suffering
2. Spiritual quest
3. Final journey
