Ancient symbology in fantasy literature : a psychological study /

"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 godm...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Indick, William, 1971-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2012]
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of 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.