The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A psychological interpretation of mythology
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| Author | Rank, Otto, 1884-1939 |
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| Translator | Jelliffe, Smith Ely, 1866-1945 |
| Translator | Robbins, F. |
| LoC No. | 14012461 |
| Uniform Title | Der Mythus von der Geburt des Helden. English |
| Title | The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A psychological interpretation of mythology |
| Series Title | Nervous and mental disease monograph series, no. 18 |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology" by Dr. Otto Rank is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the common themes found in hero birth myths across various cultures, aiming to interpret them through a psychological lens. Rank delves into the universal similarities and motifs in these myths, suggesting that they reflect deep-seated psychological phenomena shared by humanity. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of hero myths, highlighting that they often share fantastical elements, despite originating in different civilizations. He discusses various theories that attempt to explain the widespread presence of these myths, addressing ideas of elementary thoughts, original community influences, and the theory of migration. Following this exposition, Rank begins to outline key examples of hero birth myths, including stories of Sargon, Moses, Karna, Œdipus, and others, showcasing their shared narrative structures and motifs, such as abandonment and miraculous survival, as a foundation for further psychological analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Heroes |
| Subject | Psychology, Pathological |
| Subject | Mythology -- Psychological aspects |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66192 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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