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Title: Seven Myths of the Soul
Description: by Tim Addey


Nicholas - April 6, 2007 07:08 PM (GMT)
Tim Addey, an English Platonist, has written an inspiring book based on the interlocked myths of Kore, Heracles etc.

Seven Myths of the Soul

The Seven Myths of the Soul is based on a passage from Damascius, the last head of Plato's Academy in Athens:

The Soul descends into generation, after the manner of Kore;
She is scattered by generation, after the manner of Dionysus ;
Like Prometheus and the Titans , she is bound to body.
She frees herself by exercising the strength of Heracles ;
Gathers herself together through the help of Apollo
And the Savior Athene , by truly purifying philosophy;
And she elevates herself to the causes of her being with Demeter




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