Animal Life in Nature,
Myth and Dreams

This book, in the style of a symbol dictionary, is beautifully presented with 101 color photographs of the animals. Each animal is discussed from the point of view of its actual behavior in nature; the animal’s role in mythology and fairy tale is then considered, and, drawing upon this material, each animal’s possible symbolic meanings in dreams are related in a very readable manner. In drawing upon these areas, this book is not only important for specialists such as psychotherapists, but also for the general public in that it crystallizes the value and meaning animals have for human life and psyche.

Chiron 2003 350pp.     ISBN: 978-1-888602-22-7 hardback with illustrations $29.95

A pocket guide presenting concise information on the mythology of these two cultures from Abdera to Zeuxippe, including gods, goddesses, heroes, kings and queens. Significant places, such as Mycenae, Crete, the Augean stables and the Garden of Hesperides are listed separately. Genealogical diagrams are provided to help the intricate web of kinship relationships. Over 270 line drawings and charts enliven the margins and provide information on the cultural representations of these mythic figures throughout history.

This new edition of Chiron's popular guide to the meaning of symbols in religion, archaeology, mythology, art, dreams, fairy tales, and literature contains more than 450 illustrations and 1,000 entries from around the world. In handy pocket size, it is of great assistance to anyone interested in dream interpretation, understanding symbolism in religion and art, and the overlapping meanings of symbols from different cultures. Beautifully produced and authoritative, this detailed survey reveals an abundance of types of human symbolic thinking.