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)