The Holy Grail and its quest is a legend that has had a powerful
impact on our civilization and culture. The Grail itself is an
ancient Celtic symbol of plenty as well as a Christian symbol of
redemption and eternal life, the chalice that caught the blood of
the crucified Christ. The story of the Grail sheds profound light
on man's search for the supreme value of life, for that which makes
life most meaningful.
Writing in a clear and readable style, two leading women of the
Jungian school of psychology present this legend as a living myth
that is profoundly relevant to modern life. We encounter such
universal figures as the Fool (the naive young Perceval), the Wise
Old Man (the Hermit Gornemanz), the Virgin Maiden (Blancheflor),
the Loathly Damsel, and such important themes as the Waste Land,
the Trinity, and the vessel of the Grail. Weaving together
narrative and interpretation, the authors show us how the legend
reflects not only fundamental human problems but also the dramatic
psychic events that form the background of our Christian culture.
Emma Jung--analyst, writer, and wife of the famous psychologist C.
G. Jung--researched and worked on this book for thirty years, until
her death in 1955. Marie-Louise von Franz, also eminent in the
field of depth psychology, completed the project.
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