Hall, Nor

The moon and the virgin; reflections on the archetypal feminine - 1st ed - NY Harper & Row c1980 - xvii, 284p; illus.; bibliog.; index

Mother Goddesses : p35-66.. Symbolism of Egg : p47-52.. Symbolism of Breast : p53-58.. Demeter and Persephone : p67-86.. Pregnancy (Irfe) : p87-108.. Creation (Literary, Artistic, etc.) : p87-108, 216-38.. Artemis : p109-32.. Relationship, Psychological : p133-60.. Types, Feminine Structural : p133-215.. Prophets and Prophecies : p161-215.. Symbolism of Mirror : p216-38.. Introversion : p216-38.. Brothers and Sisters (Irfe) : See index.. Fairy Tales -- Interpretation : p135-37, 141-47, 197-99.. Frau Holle : p207-13.

1 The moon and the virgin: signs of the times. 2 Psyche's search. 3 A mother essay in images. 4 Mothers and daughters. 5 Spiritual pregnancy. 6 Artemis. 7 Hetaira. 8 Medial feminine: Sibyl. 9 Medial feminine: Old wise woman. 10 Reflection and fabrication

'This is an original contribution to the psychology of women. A "feminine mode of knowing" stressing awareness of the interdependence of all things underlies Hall's approach and makes her scholarly book a rewarding adventure.'

Hardcover

0-06-011703-6

78-2138


Women--Psychology
Children's literature--Psychological aspects
Feminine Principle
Mother Goddesses
Symbolism of Egg
Symbolism of Breast
Symbolism of Body
Demeter (Greek deity)
Persephone (Greek deity)
Pregnancy (in Religion, Folklore, etc.)
Creation (Literary, Artistic, etc.)
Artemis (Greek deity)
Relationship, Psychological
Types, Feminine Structural
Prophets and Prophecies
Symbolism of Mirror
Introversion
Brothers and Sisters
Tales--Psychological Aspects
Frau Holle (Legendary character)