This volume collects and organizes the key passages on myth by Jung himself and by some of the most prominent Jungian writers after him: Erich Neumann, Marie-Louise von Franz and James Hillman.
Contents: Part I.Jung on Myth. The Origin of Myth. The Function of Myth. Myths and Dreams/Fantasies. Myth as a Way of Thinking. Kings of Myths. Myths and Primitives. Myths and Moderns. Earlier Psychological Interpretations of Myth. Myth and Religion. Part II. Developments in the Jungian Theory of Myth. Erich Neumann. Marie-Louise von Franz. James Hillman. Index.