From India to the Planet Mars

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The book explores the extraordinary experiences of medium Hélène Smith, who claimed to have lived multiple past lives, including that of Marie Antoinette and a Hindu princess, as well as her interactions with Mars. Théodore Flournoy provides a psychological analysis of her vivid fantasies, revealing insights into the unconscious mind's creative and mythopoetic abilities. The introduction by Soriu Shamdasani contextualizes Flournoy's work within the intellectual landscape of his time, highlighting its influence on key figures like Freud and Jung in the field of psychology.