Anthropological Structures of the Imaginary (set of 2 books)

Before you is a magnificent example of an encyclopedic study of human nature. Gilbert Durand carefully examines evidence from various epochs and diverse written sources to see the overall picture of our psyche. This book invites us to pay close attention not only to myth, fairy tale, and ritual, but also to utilize the explorations of famous thinkers, philosophers, psychologists, and anthropologists. The elegant thread of reflections keeps the reader in suspense, and at the same time genuinely helps to see a completely new elevated picture of human consciousness. In this way, even in our fears and symptoms, vital and active creativity is manifested.