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.
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.
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