Athene: Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion (Dunquin Series: No. 9)
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The Awesome Goddess who affects the fates of both women and men, Athene unites the virginal father's daughter and the encouraging mother of the spirit. Karl Kerenyi's careful rendering of the many aspects of her mythos demonstrates a profound understanding of feminine intelligence, both in its fierceness and its darker animal nature (especially apparent in the symbolism of owl, goat, horse, and Gorgon). The archetypal image of Athene provides a mythological background of communal and political consciousness, individuality and the power of mind. The result of meticulous and articulate scholarship, Athene is further enhanced with a psychological postscript by Murray Stein. Highly recommended reading!
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The awesome goddess who affects the fates of both women and men, Athene unites the virginal father's daughter and the encouraging mother of the spirit. Kerényi's careful rendering of the many aspects of her mythos demonstrates a profound understanding of feminine intelligence both in its fierceness and its darker animal nature-especially apparent in the symbolism of the owl, goat, horse, and Gorgon. The archetypal image of Athene provides a background of communal and political consciousness, individuality, and the power of mind.
Athene: Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion (Dunquin Series: No. 9)
Athene: Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion (Dunquin Series: No. 9),Karl Kerenyi,Spring Publications,0882142097,Ancient and Classical,Antiquities & Archaeology,Athena (Greek deity),Literature - Classics / Criticism,Myths & mythology
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