Description |
xii, 464 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Symbolism, Evolution, and Psychology -- Ariadne's Clue -- What is a Symbol? -- The Evolution of Meaning -- How Do Symbols Work? -- Basic Symbolic Themes -- The Conjunction of Heaven and Earth -- Living the Symbolic Life -- The Explanatory Thesaurus -- The Physical Environment -- Landscape -- The Psychic Compass -- The Four Elements -- Alchemy -- Celestial Bodies -- Colours -- Buildings -- Migration -- Culture and Psyche -- Religion and the Sacred -- Gods, Goddesses, and Demons -- Creation Myths -- Paradise and the Fall -- Heroes and Heroines -- Initiation, Male and Female -- Eros and Psyche -- Individuation and Transcendence -- Death and Rebirth -- Morality -- Sickness and Healing -- Tools, Weapons, Utensils, and Musical Instruments -- Transport -- Performance and Ritual -- People, Animals, and Plants -- Sex, Gender, Bonding, and Child-rearing -- Power: Dominance and Submission -- Animals -- Monsters and Fabulous Beasts -- Plants, Fruits, and Trees -- The Body -- Adornment, Clothes, and Nudity -- Parts of the Body -- Physical Activities. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 423-432) and indexes. |
Subject |
Symbolism (Psychology)
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Imagery (Psychology)
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Dream interpretation.
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ISBN |
0691004595 cloth alkaline paper |
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0713992271 |
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