Myth and Mythology
Myth and Mythology
Myth, Mythology and books about the use of these to aid in training and the development of human potantial
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The core text for the MythoSelf(TM) model and process. Some people say it's hard to read. I agree, but if you take it in small chunks it will leave you breathless as you piece together how humanity's workings are relayed in the monomyth throughout differing times and cultures. This is essential readying for anyone interested in MythoSelf(TM).
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A great book for anyone, but one of the few truly mythical for women. A collection of myths and stories of the "wild woman" archetype.
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This is an AWESOME book. Joseph Campbell exerted a huge influence on Hollywood, and this book dissects master story-tellers like Hitchcock, Spielberg, Lucas and Tarantino and looks at the mythic structures they use to create stories. It's a good book for writers but fascinating for lovers of Campbell or mythology and the art of storytelling. Author Christopher Vogler takes the Mythic ideas of Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell and provides a sort of guide for the writer. The book also illustrates how movies follow the mythic hero secenario and provides insight into why people relate to certain stories and movies and why others flop. If you are a writer with writer's block or just interested in an introductory reading to the ideas of the mythic hero, this is a great book.
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This book dissects 50 great films and uncovers the mythic structure from Campbell's Hero's Journey. Absolutely wonderful, and lays out the film structure of some of your favourite films to make it plain what the writer and director were doing.
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This book isn't only lovely to read, it has beautiful paper, so it feels good in your hands, and it's full of stunningly lovely pictures.
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This book takes an intriguing look at the works and life of Joseph Campbell. It is in an easy to follow question and answer format because it is taken from interviews done with Campbell for a BBC television series. It works well for those interested in learning more about Campbell’s ideology on various subjects in an introductory way; because it was an interview Campbell does not go into much detail, but instead gives examples and overall thoughts.
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Cambell looking at world myth, this time in relation to personal myths and psychology
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I think this was Campbells' last book. In this one, they've taken a series of lectures which he did on the Space Age. he argues our old gods are already dead or dying due to ther advances we're made, and points to finding new myths and Gods in the furthermost edges of the Universe and how we interact with it.
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As Bullfinch himself points out, for a solid understanding of modern day and even ancient literature and poetry, it is important to learn and understand mythology. If you graduated from high school in the US or UK chances are, you read Bullfinch’s classic tales of mythology somewhere along the way. You probably remember Ovid and Vigil, the legends of the Trojan War and journey of Beowulf. Now is your chance to re-read and truly enjoy these stories along with King Arthur and the Tales of the Round Table. First published in 1855, these stories are equally involving, intriguing and fascinating as they were almost 150 years ago. A simple bank teller by day, Thomas Bullfinch spent his spare time cross referencing art and other literature sources to ensure the accuracy of the stories and legends of mythology. After you thoroughly enjoy reading the legends of mythology you will find yourself referring to it often to check the accuracy of the great myths.
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This edition sets forth all of the original stories and tales found in the collection the Grimm brothers printed. The stories are told in their original German as well as translated English. This book has many stories that are perfect for children but some may be better for older youth and adults; in any case this edition of the Grimm’s Fairy Tales is a must for any literary buff.
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Is your boogeyman a tall dark cloaked figure that stands in the shadows and glares with eyes that glow? Even if this doesn’t perfectly describe your boogeyman, chances are he invokes terror, looks stunningly grotesque and has some characteristics of your alter ego. Find out why we are so obsessed with the monsters in our lives up to the point that we often find them seductive. Whether gothic, contemporary or taken from ancient history, this author examines each aspect and time frame of our monsters hidden in our creepiest of closets. Don’t miss out on this treat of horror and terror wrapped in sensual energy.
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Great illustrations and annotated with cultural, psychological and historical notes on the tales and their significance. Also contains a biography of the Brothers, plus new translations of the stories not usually found which the Brothers Grimm removed before publication, thinking they were "unsuitable for children". Murder, mutilation, cannibalism and incest: what more could you want?
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In this book, 26 fairy tales are presented with annotations in the margins next to the text. The annotations explain the tales origins, the cultural context of the tale, and past interpretations of the fairy tales. The book also provides beautiful illustrations many from the original printings of the stories. This is a wonderful book that provides insight into the importance of fairy tales.
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This book written by child psychologist Bruno Brettelheim, explores the meaning and important role fairy tales play in the mind of children and in shaping society as a whole. Bruttelheim provides interesting ideas based on the fact that the symbolism of fairy tales are a way to help children learn, mature and be able to understand the acceptable course of action in certain situations. This is an eye-opening read for anyone interested in Freudian ideas of the subconscious.
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On Divination and Synchronicity: The Psychology of Meaningful Chance (Studies in Jungian Psychology)
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Using the theories of Carl Jung, the legend of the grail is told and interpreted in this easy to follow book by Emma Jung and Marie-Louise von Franz. Emma Jung was the wife of Carl Jung and spent much of her life researching the legend of the grail so that she could write this book. Not only does the book explore the legend in its various forms, but it also applies Jungian theory and explains the importance of this myth on the cultures that created and embraced the story.

