The Myth Of The Birth Of The Hero: A Psychological Interpretation Of Mythology (1914)

""The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology"" is a book written by Otto Rank and published in 1914. In this book, Rank explores the mythological stories of various cultures and analyzes them from a psychological perspective. He argues that these stories are not simply fanciful tales, but rather they reveal deep-seated psychological truths about human nature.Rank focuses specifically on the birth stories of heroes, such as Hercules and Oedipus, and shows how these stories reflect universal psychological themes, such as the struggle for independence from the mother figure and the desire for power and recognition. He also examines the role of the father figure in these stories and how it relates to the hero's development.Throughout the book, Rank draws on the theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to support his arguments. He also incorporates examples from literature, art, and religion to illustrate his points.""The Myth of the Birth of the Hero"" is considered a seminal work in the field of mythological studies and is still widely read and studied today. It offers a unique perspective on the psychological underpinnings of mythological stories and provides a deeper understanding of the human psyche.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.