Ancient symbology in fantasy literature
Subtitle: a psychological study
By: William Indick
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 195
ISBN-13: 9780786460397
Subjects: Fantasy literature; Fantastic, The, in literature; Symbolism in literature; Literture and myth; Psychological aspects
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Myth and fantasy; title: The realm of faerie; title: The hero; title: The princess; title: The goddess and the witch; title: The wizard and the dark lord; title: Man and beast; title: Magic; title: The bicameral mind and its influence on myth, fairytale, and fantasy.