Scavengers of Beauty A Personal, Cultural and Symbolic Exploration of the Moon Landing

Why was the mission to the Moon named after the God of the Sun, and not after a Moon Goddess or God? In this unconventional work, Philippe Sibaud explores the symbolism behind the 1969 landing on the Moon. More than fifty years after this seminal event, and whilst the Moon is attracting renewed interest, the author offers a bold new interpretation of the iconic Apollo mission. Was the Apollo landing the ultimate triumph of solar consciousness over the ancient lunar ways, a concrete enactment of the god Apollo mythically slaying the mother dragon at Delphi, or can the whole venture be seen as the sacred union of Sun and Moon, birthing a new vision at a time of great need? By weaving his own personal story with a greater cultural and symbolic narrative, Philippe Sibaud invites us to reflect on the importance of myths and the power of the Imagination to unlock the deeper meaning of our individual and collective experiences. You will never look at the Moon with the same eyes again.

ISBN:	9781789044744
Publisher:	John Hunt Publishing
Imprint:	O Books
Published date:	06 Aug 2020
DEWEY:	398.26
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	336
Weight:	378g
Height:	142mm
Width:	215mm
Spine width:	22mm

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