Marie-Louise Von Franz writes about mythology with such intelligence, deep psychological insight and warmth that you are completely drawn in. More than any other writer on mythology, she approaches myths with a profound sense of awe and wonder, not only for the deep wisdom in the myths themselves, but for the humanity that gives them their many different expressions. After reading this book, if you do not see 'being in the world' with new eyes as something marvellous, the most precious of gifts, you are not fully alive. That's how strongly I feel about this book, and about this compassionate, erudite woman.