The Meaning Of Myth As A Guide For Life
Greek gods, Norse heroes, Polynesian tricksters and Native American warriors - they all have lessons to teach us. Since the beginning of time, human beings have relied on myths, fairy tales and fables to explain life's mysteries and to elucidate human nature. This is a handbook to human life, guiding readers from the conflicts of family and childhood, through problems of love, intimacy and ambition, and ultimately to the point when we must face our own mortality. We discover that true self-knowledge comes through facing life's challenges with courage and strength; that beauty, talent, power and wealth bring their own forms of suffering; and that in the darkness of loneliness, failure and loss, we have always discovered new light and new hope.
Explore the psychological themes of many mythical traditions, recounting stories from Greco-Roman, Hebraic, Egyptian, Celtic, Norse and Eastern civilisations. More than 50 myths are beautifully retold, and each is followed by a psychological overview explaining the application the story can have in our own lives. The tales are further brought to life with striking artwork by Rubens, Klimt, Renoir, Blake and many more artists who found inspiration in these stories.
