Jeux de flute. / Playing flute

Journal/Book: Information Psychiatrique. 1989; 65: 283-289.

Abstract: Discusses the role of individuation anxieties and male envy of femininity in universal initiation myths and in fantasies concerning sexuality, the phallus, and feminism. The initiation rites of a New Guinea tribe are viewed as a key to understanding the symbolism in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." (English, Spanish & Italian abstracts) (0 ref)

Note: symbolism & individuation & sexuality in myths & fantasies; interpretation of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" & tribal initiation rites

Keyword(s): Sexuality ; separation individuation; music ; theoretical interpretation; rites of passage; symbolism ; folklore ; imagination ; tribes

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