Sabiduría mítica : Una guía para la vida basada en los grandes mitos universales

Contrary to what our arrogant ideology of progress often leads us to believe, mythology is not merely a collection of worn-out, fanciful tales; rather, it is humanity's primary psychic reservoir and, consequently, the origin of all psychology. Thus, since the dawn of time, human beings have turned to myths to try to explain life's mysteries and shed light on our own strange nature. From this perspective, Liz Greene and Juliet Sharman-Burke reinterpret these ancient tales—drawing from Greco-Roman, Hebrew, Egyptian, Norse, Hindu, Native American, Celtic, and Māori cultures—through a fresh lens. This approach serves as a guide, allowing the modern reader to discover within them a path toward a meaningful life, knowledge, creativity, and solace. Moving away from the clichéd format of a "mythological dictionary," the authors structure the book’s chapters to mirror the arc of a single human life: from the origins of family relationships—encompassing childhood dramas, sibling rivalries, and the unspoken desires of parents—to the final journey of death. Along the way, they explore individual maturation; the vicissitudes of love, jealousy, and sexuality; the dynamics of power; the quest for life's meaning; the yearning for spirituality; and the trials of separation, grief, and loss. Each chapter begins with a beautiful, vibrant retelling of a myth, followed by lucid, incisive commentary that opens up its timeless wisdom to contemporary interpretation and therapeutic insight, ultimately serving as a mirror in which we recognize our own struggles and desires.