Lord of the Four Quarters: The Mythology of Kingship

by John Weir Perry

Lord of the Four Quarters, primarily an anthology of texts and reproduction of works of art and ritual objects, is an imaginative study of the myths of celestial and terrestrial kingship on the image of the Royal Father.

Genres: Psychology, Mythology, History, Nonfiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1966

Reviews

[Timothy Lissimore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found much of this engrossing and informative. The lists of (to me) unfamiliar mythical and historical figures and places became a bit indigestible at times. But it has become a springboard for further investigations into Mesopotamian cultures, for example. The evidence for Perry's fundamental thesis is compelling. All in all a very enriching experience.

[Clivemichael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deep and inspiring