Myth, Religion, and Mother Right - by Johann Jakob Bachofen (Paperback)
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- The Swiss thinker J. J. Bachofen is most often connected with his theory of matriarchy, or "mother right," but that concept is only a small part of his contribution to our understanding of cultural history.
- Author(s): Johann Jakob Bachofen
- 368 Pages
- Social Science, Anthropology
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Book Synopsis
The Swiss thinker J. J. Bachofen is most often connected with his theory of matriarchy, or "mother right," but that concept is only a small part of his contribution to our understanding of cultural history. This book includes an autobiographical essay and selections from An Essay on Ancient Mortuary Symbolism, Mother Right, and The Myth of Tanaquil.
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A pioneer of the idea of a transcendental mythical content present in all societies, Bachofen was deeply concerned with the inner life and how it is expressed in symbolic terms.Dimensions (Overall): 8.47 Inches (H) x 5.47 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: .84 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Anthropology
Genre: Social Science
Number of Pages: 368
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Johann Jakob Bachofen
Language: English
Street Date: July 15, 1992
TCIN: 93506451
UPC: 9780691017976
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-8962
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.72 inches length x 5.47 inches width x 8.47 inches height
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