book chapter

The eternal ones of the dream: a psychoanalytic interpretation of Australian myth and ritual

International Universities PressNew York • Published In 1945 • Pages: xiii, 270 , 4 plates

By: Róheim, Géza.

Abstract
In this book Róheim argues for the psycho-sexual symbolism in myths, churinga, initiation and totemic increase rituals, and the use of blood by citing evidence from several Australian and Oceanic ethnic groups along with clinical dream material and dream associations from these groups and from Europeans.
Subjects
Personality development
Mythology
Organized ceremonial
culture
Aranda
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Australia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Psychologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
WAB ; 1950-1956
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Australia
Notes
by Géza R
This document consists of excerpts
LCCN
83672582
LCSH
Aranda (Australian people)