The Descent of the Soul: Catabasis and Depth Psychology

The book «The Descent of the Soul: Catabasis and Depth Psychology» is a collection of essays dedicated to the study of catabasis — the descent into the afterlife — through the lens of contemporary psychoanalytic theory and depth psychology. The authors trace the evolution of this archetypal motive: from Sumerian and ancient Greek myths to Roman classical literature and the lives of saints. Special attention is given to its interpretation in the context of the theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Gilles Deleuze. This work is aimed at specialists in the field of antiquity studies, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and cultural studies. The book will also be useful to researchers interested in depth psychology and mythology and their connections to modern scientific approaches.