Karl Kerényi Libros

En los ensayos aquí reunidos, inéditos en España, Karl Kerényi ilustra los múltiples aspectos (simbólicos, iconográficos, literarios, míticos, rituales) a través de los cuales toma cuerpo ;ya sea en las culturas prehistóricas como en las culturas antigua, medieval y moderna; la forma originaria del laberinto, signo enigmático que ha fascinado y obsesionado tanto al pensamiento religioso como al filosófico, psicológico y artístico de cada época. Para Kerényi, la imagen del laberinto ha de ser buscada en una danza ritual y memorial, en un viaje de iniciación a los infiernos donde hay que aprender el camino de regreso y la emergencia a la luz. El dédalo de recorridos intrincados con el que el mito griego quiso representar el misterioso teatro de la lucha de Teseo contra el Minotauro, llega a ser así la más extraordinaria y luminosa metáfora de la reflexión y de la búsqueda.

Focusing on Hermes, traditionally known as the messenger of the gods, this study of Greek mythology and religion offers new interpretations of his character. The first section of the book is dedicated to examining Hermes’s role in classic Greek works—the Iliad , the Odyssey , and ancient hymns—beyond that of the messenger god to that of a guide, helping to uncover new pathways and hidden meanings. The second half of the book deals with Hermes’s relationship with life and death, viewing the former as something that stems from the darkness of the latter. Written in Karl Kerényi’s known analytical style, this volume sheds light on some of the mysteries of the ancient world. Enfocándose sobre Hermes, conocido tradicionalmente como el mensajero de los dioses, este estudio de la mitología y la religión griega ofrece nuevas interpretaciones de su carácter. La primera parte del libro se dedica a examinar el papel de Hermes en las obras griegas clásicas—la Iliada , la Odisea y los Himnos— más allá del dios mensajero al papel de un guía que permite descubrir nuevos caminos y símbolos no percibidos. La segunda mitad del libro trata sobre la relación entre Hermes y la vida y la muerte, mirando a la primera como algo que surge de la oscuridad de la última. Escrito en el estilo analítico conocido de Karl Kerényi, este volumen arroja luz sobre algunos de los misterios del mundo antiguo.

Dionysos is deeply embedded in the cultural and natural landscape of Greece and Italy, representing the essence of life through myth and ritual. Carl Kerényi, a prominent mythologist, explores the evolution of Dionysian religion from its Minoan origins to its transformation into a universal faith during late antiquity under Roman influence. Drawing from extensive Greek literary and archaeological sources, he illustrates the rich tapestry of Dionysian worship, emphasizing the foundational role of myth in understanding this ancient tradition.

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Exploring the myth of Prometheus, this work delves into the themes of suffering and transformation, illustrating how the tale reflects profound truths about human existence. Carl Kerényi traces the evolution of the myth from ancient Greek sources like Hesiod and Aeschylus to its reinterpretation in Romantic poetry by figures such as Goethe and Shelley. Additionally, the analysis incorporates Jungian psychology, presenting Prometheus as an archetype of human daring and the journey from pain to sacrifice, highlighting its lasting impact on Western thought.

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Drawing on a wealth of sources, from Hesiod to Pausanias and from the Orphic Hymns to Proclus, Professor Kerényi provides a clear and scholarly exposition of all the most important Greek myths. After a brief introduction, the complex genealogies of the gods lead him from the begettings of the Titans and from Aphrodite under all her titles and aspects, to Apollo, Hermes and the reign of Zeus, touching upon the Affairs of Pan, nymphs, satyrs, cosmogonies and the birth of mankind, until he reaches the ineffable mystery of Dionysos. The lively and highly readable narrative is complemented by an appendix of detailed references to all the original texts and a fine selection of illustrations taken from vase paintings. 26 black-and-white illustrations

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Introducción: del origen y del fundamento de la mitología / Kart Kerenyi / - El niño original / Kart Kerenyi / - Acerca de la psicología del arquetipo del niño / C.G. Jung / - La doncella divina / Kart Kerenyi / - Acerca del aspecto psicológico de la figura de la core / C.G. Jung.