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Athene: Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion (Dunquin Series: No. 9)

Athene: Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion (Dunquin Series: No. 9)
By Karl Kerenyi

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Translated from the German, with psychological afterthoughts, by Murray Stein Athene, the goddess who affects the fates of both women and men, unites the virginal father s daughter and the encouraging mother of the spirit. Karl Kerényi's careful rendering of the many aspects of her mythos demonstrates a profound understanding of feminine intelligence both in its fierceness and it darker animal nature especially apparent in the symbolism of owl, goat, horse, and Gorgon. The archetypal image of Athene provides a mythological background of communal and political consciousness, individuality, and the power of mind.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #435304 in Books
  • Published on: 1978-01-01
  • Original language: German
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 104 pages

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The Awesome Goddess who affects the fates of both women and men, Athene unites the virginal father's daughter and the encouraging mother of the spirit. Karl Kerenyi's careful rendering of the many aspects of her mythos demonstrates a profound understanding of feminine intelligence, both in its fierceness and its darker animal nature (especially apparent in the symbolism of owl, goat, horse, and Gorgon). The archetypal image of Athene provides a mythological background of communal and political consciousness, individuality and the power of mind. The result of meticulous and articulate scholarship, Athene is further enhanced with a psychological postscript by Murray Stein. Highly recommended reading! -- Midwest Book Review

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Text: English, German (translation)

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A New Look At An Ancient Goddess4
Pallas Athene is commonly viewed as a bright, shining goddess of wisdom, crafts (including happy-fuzzies such as weaving), and the art of war. Yet no Greek deity is without flaws and secrets, and Athene has more than her fair share. Kerenyi offers a 94-page essay which delves into areas that -will- throw your views of the Goddess into doubt and disarray. Out of the raging headache brought on by entirely too much information, a new Athene will spring, full-grown and fully rounded, and you will never look at Her the same way again.

This is a good thing.