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Ancient symbology in fantasy literature : a psychological study / William Indick.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Indick, William, 1971-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Fantasy literature--Psychological aspects.
- Fantasy literature.
- Symbolism in literature.
- Literature and myth.
- Fantastic, The, in literature.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 195 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2012]
- Summary:
- "This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered. Chapters are dedicated to archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Myth and fantasy
- The realm of faerie
- The hero
- The princess
- The goddess and the witch
- The wizard and the dark lord
- Man and beast
- Magic
- The bicameral mind and its influence on myth, fairytale, and fantasy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786460397
- 0786460393
- OCLC:
- 779877008
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