The Mythic Journey: Use Myths, Fairy Tales, and Folklore to Explain Life's Mysteries - Softcover

Greene, Liz; Sharman-Burke, Juliet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1578636167 ISBN 13: 9781578636167

Publisher: Weiser Books, 2017

Synopsis

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. Bringing a fresh perspective to these age-old tales, Liz Greene and Juliet Sharman-Burke reveal how seekers today can find comfort and support in the legends and lore of the past.

The Mythic Journey explores the psychological themes of many mythical traditions, recounting stories from Greco-Roman, Hebraic, Egyptian, Celtic, Norse, and various Eastern civilizations. More than 50 myths are beautifully retold, and each is followed by a psychological overview explaining how we can apply the story to our own lives.

The Mythic Journey is a handbook for 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.

About this title

About the Author:

Liz Greene is a world-renowned analytic psychologist and leading authority on mythology, astrology, and psychology. She is the author of numerous books includingAstrology for Lovers and The Mythic Tarot.

About this edition

• Publisher: Weiser Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1578636167
• ISBN 13: 9781578636167
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240