Folk Metaphysics
Mystical Meanings in Traditional Folk Songs and Spirituals
- 188 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
Exploring the intersection of folklore and deep symbolic truths, this work delves into how authors and psychologists have highlighted the philosophical language embedded in myths and art. It challenges the notion that folklore is merely a product of the collective unconscious, revealing that some artworks were intentionally crafted by knowledgeable individuals to convey spiritual insights. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy's perspective is pivotal in understanding the conscious transmission of spiritual lore through these cultural narratives.