| Description |
xiii, 520 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: singing for the bones --- 1. The howl: resurrection of the wild woman -- 2. Satlking the intruder -- 3. Nosing out the facts -- 4. The mate -- 5. Hunting -- 6. Finding one's pack -- 7. Joyous body -- 8. Self-preservation -- 9. Homing -- 10. Clear water -- 11. Heat -- 12. Marking territory -- 13. Battle scars -- 14. La selva subterranea -- 15. Shadowing |
| Summary |
Folklore, fairy tales and dream symbols are called on to help restore women's neglected intuitive and instinctive abilities in this earthy first book by a Jungian analyst. According to Estes, wolves and women share a psychic bond in their fierceness, grace and devotion to mate and community. This comparison defines the archetype of the Wild Woman, a female in touch with her primitive side and able to rely on gut feelings to make choices. The tales here, from various cultures, are not necessarily about wolves; instead, they illuminate fresh perspectives on relationships, self-image, even addiction. An African tale of twins who baffle a man represents the dual nature of woman; from the Middle East, a story about a threadbare but secretly magic carpet shows society's failure to look beyond appearances. Three brief, ribald stories advocate a playful, open sexuality; other examples suggest ways to deal with anger and jealousy. At times, Estes's commentary--in which she urges readers to draw upon and enjoy their Wild Woman aspects--is hyperbolic, but overall her widely researched study offers usable advice for modern women |
| Analysis |
Women Psychology |
| Notes |
First published in the UK 1992. First published in paperback in 1993 |
| Bibliography |
"Education of a young wolf, a bibliography": pages 501-510 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Archetype (Psychology)
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Femininity.
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Self-actualization (Psychology)
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Wild women -- Folklore.
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Women -- Folklore.
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Women -- Psychology.
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| LC no. |
zbn94028527 |
| ISBN |
0712657479 (paperback) |
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