Published in 1972 by Payot in the series “At the Frontiers of Science”, The Lives of the Gods, Volume III continues Jean-Charles Pichon's ambitious exploration of mythology, spirituality and religious symbolism
Subtitled “Foreign Gods: The Creator, the Sovereign, the Word and the Other”, the book examines major symbolic figures drawn from myths, religions and esoteric traditions. Topics include the Grail, Lucifer, spiritual masters, creativity and the representations of the divine across cultures.
Combining comparative mythology, the history of religions and philosophical reflection, Pichon seeks to reveal the archetypal structures underlying human beliefs through the centuries
The volume concludes with an essay clarifying the principal entities encountered in various esoteric traditions
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Paperback. Illustrated covers. Foxing to the top edge. Page edges and paper age-toned. Review copy (Service de Presse). Very good overall condition. 258 pages.