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The Origin of the Gods

A Psychoanalytical Study of Greek Theogonic Myth

Richard Caldwell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:10th Jun '93

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Richard Caldwell describes in clear, comprehensive language those aspects of psychoanalytic theory that are relevant to the understanding of Greek myth, going on to interpret, using psychoanalytical methodology, the Greek myth of origin and succession, particularly as stated in Hesiod's Theogony.

A useful general introduction to psychoanalytic study of Greek myth ... Provides a welcome model for those preparing undergraduate mythology courses. * Choice *
A superb application of classical Freudian theory to the key Greek myths. Incisive, balanced, pellucid. Highly recommended. * Annals of Scholarship *

ISBN: 9780195072662

Dimensions: 217mm x 143mm x 16mm

Weight: 318g

224 pages