
Scholarly comparative study of mythological themes underlying Western art, worship, and literature.
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Scholarly comparative study of mythological themes underlying Western art, worship, and literature.
A systematic and fascinating comparison of the themes that underlie the art, worship , and literature of the Western world. I consider this, as his other books, of outstanding importance and scholarship, clarity and depth. I believe that anyone truly interested in the science of man...will find these books a wealth of data, penetratingly analyzed and written in such a way that he has the chance of digesting them in his own manner. —Erich Fromm Cover design by Neil Stuart. Cover illustration: fro...
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Analysis of sexual motifs and fertility themes in myths
Mentions of violent themes in mythological stories
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References to diverse gender and sexual themes in ancient myths
Extensive analysis of Western religious myths, rituals, and worship
Discussions of magical elements within mythological traditions
Coverage of mythological demons, divination, and ritual practices
Cultural and ideological interpretations of myths
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Mentions of suffering and cruelty in mythological contexts
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