The Origins and History of Consciousness - by Erich Neumann (Paperback)

The Origins and History of Consciousness by Erich Neumann is a groundbreaking book that uncovers the hidden patterns and stages of human consciousness through a comprehensive analysis of world mythology.

This Princeton Classics edition features a foreword by Jung, introducing readers to an eloquent and enduring work that has been influential in shaping modern psychology. The book explores how individual consciousness undergoes the same archetypal stages of development as human consciousness as a whole, using universal myths such as World Creation, Great Mother, Separation of the World Parents, Birth of the Hero, Slaying of the Dragon, Rescue of the Captive, and Transformation and Deification of the Hero.

Each stage is projected through the symbol of the Uroboros, the tail-eating serpent, providing a comprehensive understanding of human consciousness and its evolution. With a deep understanding of classical mythology, comparative religion, and Jungian psychology, Neumann's work offers a unique perspective on the development of personality in the individual and the history of mankind.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the mysteries of consciousness and the human psyche.