Occidental Mythology (The Masks of God, Volume III)
1964·576 pages
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.
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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...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Analysis of sexual motifs and fertility themes in myths
Violence & gore
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Mentions of violent themes in mythological stories
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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References to diverse gender and sexual themes in ancient myths
Religious content
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Extensive analysis of Western religious myths, rituals, and worship
Magic & witchcraft
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Discussions of magical elements within mythological traditions
Occult / demonology
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Coverage of mythological demons, divination, and ritual practices
Political content
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Cultural and ideological interpretations of myths
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Mentions of suffering and cruelty in mythological contexts
Other
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