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The Fisher King
In Our Time
Exploring the Myth of the Fisher King
The chapter delves into the origins of religion through the work of James Fraser and the symbolism of the Fisher King myth, connecting it to Celtic mythology and classical texts. It discusses the impact of Jesse Weston's interpretations on themes of fertility and the wounded king, contrasting medieval descriptions with post-war landscape imagery. The chapter further explores the link between T. S. Eliot's 'The Wasteland,' modernist interpretations, Freud and Jung's ideas, and the evolution of the grail quest as a journey for personal wholeness.
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