The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology

In this influential work, Rank explores the origins and meanings of the hero myth in various cultures and civilizations. He argues that this myth speaks to something deep and universal in the human psyche, and that it is an expression of our deepest fears and aspirations. This book has been highly influential in the field of Jungian psychology and continues to be an important work in the study of mythology and folklore.

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