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Myth is the hidden part of every story, the buried part, the region that is still unexplored because there are read more
Myth is the hidden part of every story, the buried part, the region that is still unexplored because there are as yet no words to enable us to get there. Myth is nourished by silence as well as by words.
A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes.
A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes.
We must not let daylight in upon the magic.
We must not let daylight in upon the magic.
Myth is an attempt to narrate a whole human experience, of which the purpose is too deep, going too deep read more
Myth is an attempt to narrate a whole human experience, of which the purpose is too deep, going too deep in the blood and soul, for mental explanation or description.
The test of a true myth is that each time you return to it, new insights and interpretations arise.
The test of a true myth is that each time you return to it, new insights and interpretations arise.
The dogma of woman's complete historical subjection to men must be rated as one of the most fantastic myths ever read more
The dogma of woman's complete historical subjection to men must be rated as one of the most fantastic myths ever created by the human mind.
Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.
Myths and creeds are heroic struggles to comprehend the truth in the world.
There is something precious in our being mysteries to ourselves, in our being unable ever to see through even the read more
There is something precious in our being mysteries to ourselves, in our being unable ever to see through even the person who is closest to our heart and to reckon with him as though he were a logical proposition or a problem in accounting.
Old myths, old gods, old heroes have never died. They are only sleeping at the bottom of our mind, waiting read more
Old myths, old gods, old heroes have never died. They are only sleeping at the bottom of our mind, waiting for our call. We have need for them. They represent the wisdom of our race.