Symbolism

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Atom and Archetype: The Pauli/Jung Letters – Wolfgang Pauli, Carl Jung – 1992, C.A. Meier (Editor)

This collection of letters details a unique collaboration between physicist Wolfgang Pauli and psychologist Carl Jung, exploring synchronicity and the intersection of physics and the unconscious.
The work offers insights into the intellectual climate of the mid-20th century and attempts to bridge the gap between scientific and psychological understanding.
It is suited for readers interested in philosophy, science, and psychology.

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Betwixt and Between: The Liminal Period in Rites de Passage – Victor Turner – 1969

Victor Turner’s seminal work explores the concept of liminality – the in-between phase of rites of passage – and its profound implications for social structure, identity, and the experience of communitas.
It provides a detailed analysis of this transitional period across various cultures, highlighting its symbolic power and its role in social transformation.

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Archive / Cultural References

Aztec Civilization – Jacques Soustelle – Revised edition, 1961

Soustelle’s work provides a nuanced and comprehensive overview of Aztec civilization, covering its societal structure, religious beliefs, and cultural achievements. It stands as a key text in understanding the pre-Columbian Americas.

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Aztec Mythology – Fernando Olvera – 2014

Fernando Olvera’s *Aztec Mythology* provides a comprehensive overview of Aztec religious beliefs and cosmological understandings. It explores the pantheon, creation myths, and the role of mythology in Aztec society.

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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry – Neil deGrasse Tyson – 2017, W. W. Norton & Company

This book offers a concise, accessible overview of astrophysics and cosmology, exploring humanity’s place in the universe. It contextualizes modern scientific knowledge within a long tradition of cosmological inquiry.

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Ancient Mystery Cults – Walter Burkert – 1987

Walter Burkert’s work provides a scholarly and nuanced examination of the mystery cults of the Hellenistic world, focusing on their rituals, beliefs, and historical context.
It offers a departure from earlier, often biased, accounts, emphasizing a neutral and evidence-based approach to understanding these ancient religious phenomena.

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Art and Artist – Otto Rank – 1932

Otto Rank examines art as a manifestation of the artist’s internal psychological conflicts, rooted in trauma and the struggle for self-assertion.
The work explores the artist’s rebellion against societal constraints and parental figures through creative expression.
It offers a unique perspective bridging psychoanalysis, mythology, and cultural history.

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Archive / Historical Sources

Anthologies – Vettius Valens – Various editions and translations exist, notably those by Mark Riley (2014) and Demetra George (ongoing).

Vettius Valens’s anthologies offer a detailed and systematic exposition of 2nd-century Hellenistic astrology, encompassing horoscopic interpretation, predictive techniques, and the ethical considerations of practice.
The work provides a valuable window into the intellectual and cultural world of the Roman Empire.

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Alone of All Her Sex: The Myth and the Cult of the Virgin Mary – Marina Warner – 1976

Marina Warner’s work provides a critical analysis of the Virgin Mary’s evolving myth and its reflection of societal views on women, sexuality, and power.
It arose from the feminist scholarship of the 1970s, offering a nuanced, interdisciplinary perspective.
It’s relevant to those interested in religious studies, feminist theory, art history, and cultural mythology.

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Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business – Neil Postman – Penguin Books, 2005 (20th Anniversary Edition; Original publication 1985)

A seminal investigation into how the medium of television has transformed public discourse into a branch of show business. Postman explores the transition from a typographic to a visual culture, examining the loss of logic, context, and sustained attention in the age of entertainment.

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