Why people recommend it
The Great Mother by Erich Neumann is a comprehensive psychological study that examines the diverse manifestations, archetypes, and symbolism of the feminine throughout human history and mythology. The book is frequently cited by thinkers exploring depth psychology and the evolution of human consciousness. On an episode of The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast titled Dawkins vs Peterson: Memes & Archetypes | Alex O’Connor Moderates | EP 491, Jordan B. Peterson recommended Erich Neumann's study on feminine symbolism, praising it as a great and essential work for understanding deep psychological structures. Peterson returned to the book on a later episode titled 485. The Rebirth of God: Pathology and Promise | Jamie Wheal, where he noted that Neumann had written profound books, specifically highlighting The Great Mother as a rigorous investigation into the deep symbolism of chaos and the foundational motifs of the human psyche. Throughout these podcast discussions, the book is lauded for its scholarly depth, offering readers an intricate framework to comprehend how ancient archetypes continue to shape modern psychological realities, spiritual frameworks, and the collective unconscious across various cultures and historical epochs.
Who recommended it
- Jordan B. Peterson Recommended
Jordan B. Peterson — 2 mentions
“and also another book called the great mother which is study of the symbolism of the feminine it's a great book”
“and he wrote two very profound books one called the great mother which is a study of the symbolism of chaos”