He: Understanding Masculine Psychology
He by Robert A. Johnson is a brief and helpful introduction to masculine psychology.
She: Understanding Feminine Psychology
She, by Robert A. Johnson, is a good book and, as part of a larger curriculum, can offer real insight into the feminine psyche.
The Undiscovered Self
This is an important work, but also an easy and brief introduction to the master himself, Carl Jung.
The King Within: Accessing the King in the Male Psyche
Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette return with their triumphant series that chronicles the four primary archetypes of the male psyche in King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover, and then expands upon each one individually in their own titles. Start with KWML, then read each book individually as appropriate.
Myth & Meaning: Cracking the Code of Culture
Myth and Meaning by Levi-Strauss needs to be read only by the absolutely most advanced, or those truly grappling with the simplest meanings of mythology.
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell is a very important work in our library. Campbell is the primary and best promulgator of the Hero’s Journey, and this is one of his seminal works.
Goddesses in Every Woman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives
“Gods and goddesses represent different qualities in the human psyche,” writes the author. “The pantheon of Greek deities together, male and female, exist as archetypes in us all, although the gods are usually the strongest and most influential determinants of a man’s personality, as the goddesses are for women.”
Gods in Everyman: Archetypes that Shape Men’s Lives
“Gods and goddesses represent different qualities in the human psyche,” writes the author. “The pantheon of Greek deities together, male and female, exist as archetypes in us all, although the gods are usually the strongest and most influential determinants of a man’s personality, as the goddesses are for women.”
Ego and Archetype
Ego and Archetype by Edward Edinger is a primary and crucial text within the Mythological Man curriculum.
The Eternal Drama: The Internal Meaning of Greek Mythology
The Eternal Drama by Edward Edinger is a primary and crucial text within the Mythological Man curriculum.
Iron John: A Book About Men
Iron John: A Book About Men by Robert Bly is an excellent and accessible work that uses archetypes, mythology, sociology, history, and more to diagnose what ails men today, while offering some solutions as well.
Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined
Heroes competes with Mythos as one of my two favorite books by Stephen Fry’s series, The Greek Myths Reimagined. An incredibly fun and captivating romp with Theseus, Hercules, Perseus and more.
Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined
Troy is another excellent addition to Fry’s series on The Greek Myths Reimagined. An excellent entry point for beginners, and a fun take for the more experienced.
Odyssey: The Greek Myths Reimagined
A thoroughly enjoyable as well as educational retelling of Homer’s great work The Odyssey. Fry proves he’s a master again as he covers the entirety of the famous quest, while shedding light on so many parts and characters that often get glossed over.
Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined
Mythos by Stephen Fry is an incredibly joyful, fun, and cheeky romp through Greek mythology with a wonderfully erudite and enjoyable partner in the inimitable Mr. Fry. Highly recommended for beginners and experts alike.