The Gods’ First Face: Totems, Myths, and the Ancient Sky by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Before they were statues, deities, and later saints whose names were carved in stone, the divine had, in ancient times, taken on the face of …
The Inner Beast: Archetypal Symbols and Rites of Passage in Beauty and the Beast by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida he fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast is one of the most beloved and retold stories in the world, captivating readers of …
Mephitis: Italic Guardian of the Passages Between Life and the Otherworld by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Mephitis (also spelled Mefitis, Mephite, or Mefite) is an Italic goddess originating from the Oscan-Sabellic area, whose cult extended from Samnium to Rome and …
From archaic roots to folk tradition: an analysis of “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida Fairy tales are much more than simple stories for children; they embody profound cultural, moral, and, in some cases, esoteric truths that …
The Frog Prince: a journey of inner transformation and lunar symbolism by Hasan Andrea Abou Saida The tale of the Frog Prince is one of the most fascinating and iconic narratives in the panorama of European fairy tales. This story, …