The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology

The Myth of the Birth of the Hero is an early work by Otto Rank in which he applies the psychoanalytic method to comparative mythology. Rank was one of the first scholars to explore the convergence between classical mythology and the mysteries of the human psyche. Later he was followed by the research of C.G. Jung and Joseph Campbell. In this early visionary work Rank attempted to explore the cross-cultural similarities in myths, folklore and legends in terms of what he believed to be psychological universals. Such recurrent motifs include the heroic quest, the flood myth, and birth-tales of the hero. NOTE: This edition by Azafran Books was published in March 2017 and has been edited and formatted by a team of dedicated real people – not an algorithm! Our books have been carefully published to the highest of standards.
ASIN: 0995727937
VSKU: BVV.0995727937.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rank, Otto
Binding: Paperback
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