Orphee et Dionysos. (Orpheus and Dionysus.)

Author(s): Vacola, Georges

Journal/Book: Genitif. 1983; 5: 55-58.

Abstract: Presents theories about the psychoanalytic importance of the legendary figures Orpheus and Dionysus. They are mythical representations of 2 contradictory aspects of the power of music: music is experienced as (a) harmony through its unifying power and (b) a source of anarchic pleasure.

Note: psychoanalytic importance of mythical figures Orpheus & Dionysus as representations of power of music

Keyword(s): Psychoanalytic interpretation; myths ; music

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