The Eternal Ones of the Dream - Geza Roheim - Bog

""The Eternal Ones of the Dream"" is a book written by Geza Roheim, originally published in 1945. The book explores Australian Aboriginal mythology and rituals through a psychoanalytic lens. Roheim analyzes the stories and rituals of the Aboriginal people, seeking to understand the underlying psychological motivations behind them. He delves into the symbolism and meaning of various elements of Aboriginal mythology, such as the Dreamtime, totemism, and initiation ceremonies. Roheim also examines the relationship between the Aboriginal people and their environment, as well as their social structure and gender roles. Through his analysis, Roheim aims to provide a deeper understanding of the Aboriginal people and their culture, as well as the universal human experiences that underlie their mythology and rituals. ""The Eternal Ones of the Dream"" is a groundbreaking work in the field of psychoanalytic anthropology and remains a significant contribution to the study of Aboriginal culture.With illustrations and one map.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.