Hermes: Guide of Souls

by Karl Kerényi

Book Overview

Karl Ker nyi presents here a beautiful, authoritative study of the great god Hermes whom the Greeks revered as Guides of Souls. Chapters on Hermes and Night, Hermes and Eros, and Hermes and the goddesses illuminate the complex role of Hermes in classical mythology, while also providing an archetypal background for the guiding of souls in psychotherapy. A vital contribution both to the study of the classics and the therapy of the soul.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882140949
• ISBN13: 9780882140940
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Spring Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful resource for those interested in Hermes

While writing a paper for Hermes I came across this book at the library. Rather than the usual dry stuff I was using for my research, this book was the one that quickly became my favorite on the subject. It's engaging, interesting, and well-written, and describes the history and evolution of the god plus his primordial functions of psychopomp, guardian, and messenger. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy for myself!