Living Myth: Personal Meaning as a Way of Life

by D. Stephenson Bond

Living Myth explores the dilemma of how to live life creatively at a time when the dominant myths of our culture are losing their power to give meaning to our lives. Using C. G. Jung's idea of discovering a "personal myth" D. Stephenson Bond reflects on the psychology of mythic imagination, as a force in both culture and individual life. He argues that meaning is experienced subjectively through the stirring of imagination and fantasy in the individual, which touches the larger impersonal, archetypal patterns. The book offers hopeful insights into the possibilities of cultural renewal and individual meaning through the restoration of the imagination.

Genres: Mythology, Psychology

240 pages, Paperback

First published June 29, 1993

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5.

[Allison Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a required text for a narratives class I was in and it was a good read, it really takes a look at the power of personal myth and how our lives are impacted by larger cultural myths. The author uses Jung's theories regarding personal mythology and incorporates it into discussions around our subjective experiences, imagination and fantasy, and the impact of archetypal patterns.

[Hans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a great book! The timing of reading just perfect and so packed with wisdom and the magic of mysticism. A beautiful read. One of my favorites for sure.