- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (5 July 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752843834
- ISBN-13: 978-0752843834
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.4 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 356,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Leading psychologist introduces and interprets Irish myths and legends as a means of providing insights into and understanding of contemporary life
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Ancient mythology can be seen as a source of understanding of the universal themes and conflicts that have beset human beings throughout time, such as the transitory nature of life, the inevitability of separateness, and the existence of the personal and collective unconscious. Beyond the Mist is an introduction to Irish mythology which also explores its contemporary relevance to the mysteries, unknowns and vicissitudes of life. It explores the various divine and other figures as symbolic aspects of the individual psyche and the unconscious mind, while providing insights into these repressed aspects of our inner life and suggesting appropriate ways of relating to and integrating these qualities.
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A question that I have frequently asked myself in recent years is: why is there such a great interest in mythology, and what loss of meaning is being attended to in this contemporary revival? Read the first page
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The works of CG Jung and Robert Johnson explore and explain many of the legends (eg Tristan and Iseulde, The Holy Grail)common in the western world in their psychological context.This book examines the myths of ancient Ireland in a similar way and is fascinating for anyone interested in these myths or their deeper psychological meaning.
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A book of practice as well as myth.
8 Mar 2010
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Beyond the Mist is a book that intrigued me from the moment I read a synopsis of it on Amazon. It is a book that is written by a psychologist called Peter O'Connor. I really wanted to see what psychologist had to say about Irish Mythology.
In the preface of the book the author tells us that he is approaching the subject as a student of mythology who happens to be a psychologist rather than an expert on both mythology and psychology. His hope is that the world of Irish mythology will re-orientate our thoughts to the imaginal and re-establish a sense of awe, uncertainty and mystery concerning the human psyche.
Chapters one and two set the stage for the rest of the book. Chapter one gives us a little background on how mythology and psychology are connected and some of the theories from the famous names in psychology like Freud and Jung. The author delivers the best explanation of mythos and logos that I have ever read. His definition of myth is one that I absolutely love and agree with. He also laments the fact that people have elevated logos above mythos. Chapter two is a little bit of history and everyday social circumstances of the Celts to get a background on the people we are going to "analyze" through their myths.
The next ten chapters look at the cycles of Irish mythology, and at the main characters and events in it through the eyes of the psychoanalyst that is Peter O'Connor. The chapters are interesting with interesting points of view on what these myths could mean for us today.
In the final chapter, the author tells us why he doesn't talk about the Historical cycle of Irish mythology and concludes the ideas he put forth in the ten chapters before.
I absolutely enjoyed reading this book for two reasons. First I was able to see the application of theories of mythology (psychology theories) on Irish myths, which is very rare (at least I've never seen it before). And second because the myths were shown for what they could mean to us today, and what we could learn from them as modern people.
In the preface of the book the author tells us that he is approaching the subject as a student of mythology who happens to be a psychologist rather than an expert on both mythology and psychology. His hope is that the world of Irish mythology will re-orientate our thoughts to the imaginal and re-establish a sense of awe, uncertainty and mystery concerning the human psyche.
Chapters one and two set the stage for the rest of the book. Chapter one gives us a little background on how mythology and psychology are connected and some of the theories from the famous names in psychology like Freud and Jung. The author delivers the best explanation of mythos and logos that I have ever read. His definition of myth is one that I absolutely love and agree with. He also laments the fact that people have elevated logos above mythos. Chapter two is a little bit of history and everyday social circumstances of the Celts to get a background on the people we are going to "analyze" through their myths.
The next ten chapters look at the cycles of Irish mythology, and at the main characters and events in it through the eyes of the psychoanalyst that is Peter O'Connor. The chapters are interesting with interesting points of view on what these myths could mean for us today.
In the final chapter, the author tells us why he doesn't talk about the Historical cycle of Irish mythology and concludes the ideas he put forth in the ten chapters before.
I absolutely enjoyed reading this book for two reasons. First I was able to see the application of theories of mythology (psychology theories) on Irish myths, which is very rare (at least I've never seen it before). And second because the myths were shown for what they could mean to us today, and what we could learn from them as modern people.
A must have!
19 Dec 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love reading books on Celtic Mythology & this book is a must to have! Very enjoyable to read & will keep you interested without boring you! Highly recommend this one!
Highly recommended!
26 Jan 2008
Format:Paperback
I cannot recommend this book too highly. Excellent, inspiring Jungian analyses of the myths of ancient Ireland. Bravo!
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