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Mythical Journeys Legendary Quests

Moyra Caldecott

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  • 184 sidor
  • 2018

One of the most persistent themes in myth and legend from the world’s many cultures is that of the journey, the quest. In Mythical Journeys, Legendary Quests, noted writer on the topic, Moyra Caldecott, shows the connection between the sacred, mythic journeys as found in legend and story, and the real journey of the individual soul towards enlightenment.

This perennial quest for reassurance in the face of human mortality is spread as wide as our existence on the planet and throughout history. Indeed Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell have shown us that myth and legend are not just fantasy tales for children. They are powerful expressions, in code, of a deep yearning towards an understanding of human existence.

Moyra Caldecott has selected material from many cultures to illustrate this point: from ancient Egypt and Sumeria to aboriginal Australia, pre-Columbian America, Vietnam, India, Africa and Europe. With each legend retold, Moyra provides background on its origin and  a commentary on its meaning and significance.

  • Författare: Moyra Caldecott
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9781843194194
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 184
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2018-08-31
  • Förlag: Bladud Books