The Meaning of Myth
With 12 Greek Myths Retold and Interpreted by a Psychiatrist
Not just the stories, but what they mean.What is myth, and why does it have such a hold on the human mind? How does myth relate to near forms such as legend and fairy tale, and to other modes of understanding such as religion and science? What is a hero, what is a monster, and what function does magic serve? How has our relationship with myth and mythology changed over the centuries? And are there any modern myths?These are a few of the fascinating questions that psychiatrist and philosopher Neel Burton explores in the first part of this book. In the second part, he puts theory into practice to unravel 12 of the most captivating Greek myths,…
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-913260-16-3
- EAN: 9781913260163
- Produktnummer: 36419896
- Verlag: Acheron Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
- Seitenangabe: 222 S.
- Masse: H21.6 cm x B14.0 cm x D1.3 cm 319 g
- Abbildungen: Paperback
- Gewicht: 319
Über den Autor
Dr Neel Burton is a psychiatrist, philosopher, and wine-lover who lives and teaches in Oxford, England. He is a Fellow of Green-Templeton College in the University of Oxford, and the recipient of the Society of Authors' Richard Asher Prize, the British Medical Association's Young Authors' Award, the Medical Journalists' Association Open Book Award, and a Best in the World Gourmand Award. His work has featured in the likes of Aeon, the Spectator, and the Times, and been translated into several languages.
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