The hero and the goddess : "The Odyssey" as mystery and initiation.

Houston, Jean.

The hero and the goddess : "The Odyssey" as mystery and initiation. Jean Houston. - xvi,424p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Provides a journey into a myth and mystery potent for the last 3000 years. The "Odyssey", metaphor for the genesis of a new society, offers a superlative map for one's own personal voyage. This book interprets each episode in the epic, including Odysseus' confrontation with the Cyclops.

9781855382855 pbk £9.99 9781855382855 pbk


Odysseus (Greek mythology)
Myths
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Philosophy
Greece.
Literary studies: poetry & poets
Ancient religions & mythologies
Folklore, myths & legends