Account   |   FAQs   |   Contact us   |   About Us   |   Fast order   |   Site Map   |   Wishlist Search   |   View Cart
Books (60634)
Magick (5345)
Astrology (1200)
Yoga (1346)
Religions and Spiritual Systems (18191)
Health and Wellness (13549)
Mysteries and Unexplained Phenomena (1246)
Meditation (1710)
Biographies and Personalities (1827)
Society and Culture (7332)
Mythology (1263)
Allegories, Fables and Parables (155)
Folklore and Fairytales (266)
African Mythology (0)
Celtic Mythology (110)
Asian and Eastern Mythology (21)
Egyptian Mythology (31)
Greco-Roman Mythology (15)
Miscellaneous Mythology (154)
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Mythology (60)
North and Central European Mythology (51)
Native American Mythology (50)
Mythology Miscellaneous (64)
Mythological Creatures (0)
Children (1432)
Martial Arts (387)
Spanish Language (451)
Journaling (263)
Psychology (2072)
Symbols and Symbolism (215)
Gift and Deluxe Edition Books (158)
Electronic Media (68)
Serendipity Series (29)
Reference Books (165)
Gardening (324)
Workbooks (99)
Blank Books and Journals (75)
Fiction (844)
Philosophy (315)
Phrenology and Face Reading (11)
Ghosts and Hauntings (27)
German Language (1)
Da Free John (Adi Da Samraj) (47)
Poetry (271)
Death and Dying (32)
Visualization & Guided Imagery (36)
Vibrational Healing Books (192)
Spellbooks (44)
Human Rights (2)
Financial Goals (2)
Farming and Farm Animals (16)
Decor - Home and Temple Design (603)
Oils (972)
Herbs and Teas (814)
Ritual Supplies (1639)
Incense (1522)
Jewelry (1638)
Non-Book Items and Accessories (2526)
Divination Tools (1440)
Art and Photography (1074)
Video (1783)
Audio (8434)
Games (217)
Magazines (97)
Calendars (534)
Browse by Publisher - Manufacturer (46194)

« Prev Product Next Product »

ELEUSIS: Archetypal Image Of Mother & Daughter (translated by Ralph Manheim) (Mythos Series)

Author: Kerenyi, Carl

Book Description
The Sanctuary of Eleusis, near Athens, was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from all parts of the civilized world. Looking at the tendency to "see visions," C. Kerenyi examines the Mysteries of Eleusis from the standpoint not only of Greek myth but also of human nature. Kerenyi holds that the yearly autumnal "mysteries" were based on the ancient myth of Demeter's search for her ravished daughter Persephone--a search that he equates not only with woman's quest for completion but also with every person's pursuit of identity. As he explores what the content of the mysteries may have been for those who experienced them, he draws on the study of archaeology, objects of art, and religious history, and suggests rich parallels from other mythologies.

From The Publisher
The Sanctuary of Eleusis, near Athens, was the center of a religious cult that endured for nearly two thousand years and whose initiates came from all parts of the civilized world. Looking at the tendency to "see visions," C. Kerenyi examines the Mysteries of Eleusis from the standpoint not only of Greek myth but also of human nature. Kerenyi holds that the yearly autumnal "mysteries" were based on the ancient myth of Demeter's search for her ravished daughter Persephone--a search that he equates not only with woman's quest for completion but also with every person's pursuit of identity. As he explores what the content of the mysteries may have been for those who experienced them, he draws on the study of archaeology, objects of art, and religious history, and suggests rich parallels from other mythologies.

Description Item # Price Qty  
ELEUSIS: Archetypal Image Of Mother & Daughter (translated by Ralph Manheim) (Mythos Series) 0691019150
Tell a Friend  |  Bookmark This Page  |  Printable Version
Product Review: Write your own review
« Prev Product Next Product »


  Magus Books, Ltd.
  1309 1/2 4th Street S.E.
  Minneapolis, MN 55414

  1-612-379-7669 (Questions)
  1-800-99MAGUS (Orders)
  Visit our    Minneapolis  Store:
  Monday - Friday: 10am - 9pm
  Saturday: 10am - 6pm
  Sunday: Noon - 6pm
   Map & Directions
Catalog Request   |   Affiliates   |   Wholesale   |   Site map   |   Privacy Policy   |   Links Page
© Copyright Magus Books. All Rights Reserved.