The Myth Of The Birth Of The Hero: A Psychological Interpretation Of Mythology (1914) Paperback - 2009

""The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology"" is a book written by Otto Rank and first published in 1914. The book explores the psychological significance of mythology, specifically the birth of the hero in mythological tales. Rank argues that the hero's birth is a symbolic representation of the psychological process of individuation, or the journey towards self-realization and personal growth. Rank examines various mythological tales from different cultures, including Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology, to illustrate his theories. He also draws on the work of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to support his arguments. The book is divided into four parts, each exploring a different aspect of the hero's birth myth. The first part examines the mythological motifs of the hero's birth, including the virgin birth and the divine father. The second part looks at the psychological significance of the hero's birth, including the role of the mother and the hero's relationship with the divine. The third part explores the hero's journey towards self-realization, including the challenges and obstacles they must overcome. The final part examines the hero's ultimate transformation and the impact it has on society. Overall, ""The Myth of the Birth of the Hero"" is a seminal work in the field of psychology and mythology. It offers a unique perspective on the significance of mythological tales and their relevance to the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.