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Symbolism is the most powerful and ancient means of communication available to humankind. For centuries people have expressed their preoccupations and concerns through symbolism in the form of myths, stories, religions, and dreams. The meaning of symbols has long been debated among philosophers, antiquarians, theologians, and, more recently, anthropologists and psychologists.
In Ariadne's Clue, distinguished analyst and psychiatrist Anthony Stevens explores the nature of symbols and explains how and why we create the symbols we do.
From the ancient symbol of the serpent to the archetypal masculine and feminine, from the earth to the stars, from the primordial landscape of the savannah to the mysterious depths of the sea, Stevens traces a host of common symbols back through time to reveal their psychodynamic functioning and looks at their deep-rooted effects on the lives of modern men, women, and children.
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Ariadne's Clue: A Guide to the Symbols of Humankind (Mythos)
June 1, 2001, Princeton University Press
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Ariadne's clue: a guide to the symbols of humankind
1999, Princeton University Press
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Ariadne's clue: a guide to the symbols of humankind
1998, Allen Lane The Penguin Press
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Ariadne's Clue: a Guide to the Symbols of Humankind
1998, Allen Lane/The Penguin Press
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