Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Meaning of the Myth of Kadmos, and of the Drama The Adorers of Bakcheus"" by James Morgan Pryse is a comprehensive analysis of the ancient Greek myth of Kadmos and the drama ""The Adorers of Bakcheus"". The author delves deep into the symbolism and allegory present in the myth and the drama, exploring the various interpretations and meanings that can be derived from them.The myth of Kadmos is a well-known story from Greek mythology that tells the tale of how Kadmos, a prince of Phoenicia, founded the city of Thebes and introduced the Greek alphabet. The drama ""The Adorers of Bakcheus"" is a play that centers around the worship of the god Dionysus, also known as Bakcheus.Pryse's book examines the deeper meanings and significance of these stories, exploring the themes of transformation, initiation, and spiritual awakening that are present in both the myth and the drama. He also considers the role of the gods and goddesses in these stories, and how they represent different aspects of the human psyche.Overall, ""The Meaning of the Myth of Kadmos, and of the Drama The Adorers of Bakcheus"" is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of two important works from Greek mythology, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the symbolism and allegory of ancient myths and legends.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai, by James Morgan Pryse. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594130.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
