{"product_id":"ancient-symbology-in-fantasy-literature-a-psychological-study-9780786460397","title":"Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature: A Psychological Study","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): William Indick\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Folklore \u0026amp; Mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Archetypal symbols in ancient myths as well as the folktales, nursery stories, and fairytales of the Middle Ages are the blueprints of modern fantasy literature. This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chapters are dedicated to all of the significant archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored. The analyses and interpretations are informed by classic psychoanalytic studies; the works of fantasy literature examined in this book include the most popular and influential in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47574178562199,"sku":"9780786460397","price":2823.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786460397.webp?v=1774894815","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ancient-symbology-in-fantasy-literature-a-psychological-study-9780786460397","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}