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Author Indick, William, 1971-

Title Ancient symbology in fantasy literature : a psychological study / William Indick
Published Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2012

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Contents Myth and fantasy -- The realm of faerie -- The hero -- The princess -- The goddess and the witch -- The wizard and the dark lord -- Man and beast -- Magic -- The bicameral mind and its influence on myth, fairytale, and fantasy
Summary "This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered. Chapters are dedicated to archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Fantasy literature -- Psychological aspects
Symbolism in literature.
Literature and myth.
Fantastic, The, in literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Science Fiction & Fantasy.
Fantastic, The, in literature
Fantasy literature -- Psychological aspects
Literature and myth
Symbolism in literature
Fantastische Literatur
Mythos
Symbolik
Fantastische Literatur.
Mythologie.
Märchen.
Symbolismus.
Psychologie.
Fantastisk litteratur -- psykologiska aspekter.
Symbolik i litteraturen.
Litteratur och myter.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780786492336
0786492333