Karl Kerényi Livres

Dionysos is deeply embedded in the cultural and natural landscape of Greece and Italy, representing the essence of life through myth and ritual. Carl Kerényi, a prominent mythologist, explores the evolution of Dionysian religion from its Minoan origins to its transformation into a universal faith during late antiquity under Roman influence. Drawing from extensive Greek literary and archaeological sources, he illustrates the rich tapestry of Dionysian worship, emphasizing the foundational role of myth in understanding this ancient tradition.

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Exploring the myth of Prometheus, this work delves into the themes of suffering and transformation, illustrating how the tale reflects profound truths about human existence. Carl Kerényi traces the evolution of the myth from ancient Greek sources like Hesiod and Aeschylus to its reinterpretation in Romantic poetry by figures such as Goethe and Shelley. Additionally, the analysis incorporates Jungian psychology, presenting Prometheus as an archetype of human daring and the journey from pain to sacrifice, highlighting its lasting impact on Western thought.

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Drawing on a wealth of sources, from Hesiod to Pausanias and from the Orphic Hymns to Proclus, Professor Kerényi provides a clear and scholarly exposition of all the most important Greek myths. After a brief introduction, the complex genealogies of the gods lead him from the begettings of the Titans and from Aphrodite under all her titles and aspects, to Apollo, Hermes and the reign of Zeus, touching upon the Affairs of Pan, nymphs, satyrs, cosmogonies and the birth of mankind, until he reaches the ineffable mystery of Dionysos. The lively and highly readable narrative is complemented by an appendix of detailed references to all the original texts and a fine selection of illustrations taken from vase paintings. 26 black-and-white illustrations

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En quatre essais lumineux, C.G. Jung, le plus mythologue des psychologues, et Karoly Kerényi, le plus psychologue des mythologues, éclairent l'origine et le fondement de la pensée mythologique, ce mode d'expression commun à toute l'humanité. Kerényi étudie les deux mythes de l'enfant divin et de la jeune fille divine ; quant à Jung, il explique l'archétype de l'enfant et revient sur l'«anima» et le Soi.

A deeper, richer portrait of Oedipus, the most famous figure in all of Greek tragedy and the (unconscious?!) hero of the basic myth of psychoanalysis by two giants in the fields of mythology and psychology: the eminent mythographer Karl Kerényi and the founder of archetypal psychology, James Hillman. Kerényi widens the Oedipus myth's cultural context by introducing unusual dramatic versions that played in Rome, Paris, Vienna, and London. His authoritative and detailed essays release wonderful insights for even the most casual reader. Hillman takes on Father Freud and his Oedipus complex (i.e., every son wants to kill his father and marry his mother). He inverts the emphasis and asks, Why do fathers kill their sons? Hillman brilliantly proposes that the madness of Oedipus may lie less in his overt crimes than in his-and therapy's-single-minded focus upon "figuring out" one's true identity through a remembering of the past. This relentless search for Oedipus to "know himself" is still with us, still blinds us, still tries to turn people in therapy into Oedipus. Yet Hillman also shows us that, in addition to the curse, murder, incest, and disease, the myth of Oedipus contains beauty, blessing, love, and loyalty.

The exploration of Zeus and Hera reveals their significance in Greek religion and mythology, delving into their historical and archetypal connections. C. Kerenyi investigates the origins of Greek religious beliefs from the Minoan-Mycenaean civilization, analyzing terms like Zeus, theos, and daimon. The book highlights how Homer's portrayal of the gods influenced Greek literature and art, presenting the Olympian family as a reflection of a compassionate Zeus cult shaped by the paternal figure within Hera's realm.