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Creation myths are the deepest and most important of all myths because they are concerned with both the basic patterns of existence and the ultimate meaning of life. In this book, an eminent Jungian analyst examines the recurring motifs that appear in creation myths from around the world and shows what they teach us about the mysteries of creativity, the cycles of renewal in human life, and the birth of consciousness in the individual psyche. Among the topics discussed are- amp;#160; * Why the creative process is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, loneliness, and fear of the unknown. amp;#160; * The meaning of creation motifs such as the egg, the seed, the primordial being, the creative fire, the separation of heaven and earth, and the four stages of creation. amp;#160; * Creation symbolism in the alchemical opus of medieval tradition. amp;#160; * How creation-myth motifs appear in the dreams of people who are on the verge of a leap forward in consciousness.Product Identifiers
PublisherShambhala Publications INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781570626067
eBay Product ID (ePID)87754392
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameCreation Myths
Publication Year2001
SubjectPsychology
TypeTextbook
AuthorMarie-Louise Von Franz
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height216 mm
Item Weight445 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorMarie-Louise Von Franz