From ancient myth to modern healing : Themis, goddess of heart-soul, justice and reconciliation / Pamela Donleavy and Ann Shearer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Donleavy, Pamela, 1949-

Contributor:

Shearer, Ann, 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Themis (Greek deity).

Themis.

Restorative justice.

Spiritual healing.

Physical Description:

viii, 164 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2008.

Summary:

This book is about the energy personified by the classical Greek goddess Themis, who brought her divine and natural 'right order' to gods and humans, and who still presides over law courts as the figure of Justice.

The ancient stories of the goddess weave through these chapters to illuminate how themis energy is at work today. The authors explore psychological healing in individuals and relate this to new research in neurocardiology on the subtle interactions of body and mind. They show how the international movement for restorative justice is drawing on the same healing tools to benefit victims and offenders alike. And they evoke the extraordinary story of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which shows the world how themis energy can help transform a ravaged society.

This book deepens understanding of the psychological urge towards healing and wholeness and offers exciting insights into Jung's approach to the relationship between individual and collective psychology. It will appeal to psychotherapists, lawyers, and people interested in celebrating diversity rather than rejecting it in fear.

Contents:

Birth of a goddess

The return from Tartarus

Themis calls the gods together

The language of the blood-soul

The voice of the goddess

Yearning for justice

Restoring themis energy

The road to reconciliation

Invitation to the banquet.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [139]-151) and index.

ISBN:

9780415448048

0415448042

9780415448055

0415448050

OCLC:

183926541