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Author Stevens, Anthony.

Title Ariadne's clue : a guide to the symbols of humankind / Anthony Stevens.

Publication Info. Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, 1999.

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 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  302.222 STE    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  302.222 ST47    Check Shelf
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  302.2223 STE    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  302.2223 STEVENS    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  302.222 S844A    Check Shelf
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)
Imagery (Psychology)
Dream interpretation.
ISBN 0691004595 cloth alkaline paper
0713992271
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