Myth of the Birth of the Hero

Otto Rank's seminal work explores psychoanalytical interpretations of mythological figures like Oedipus, Moses, and Sargon, linking these myths to common dreams that symbolize repressed desires. First published in 1909 and expanded in a later edition, Rank's analysis integrates new findings in psychoanalysis, mythology, and ethnology, deepening the understanding of the human psyche through these ancient narratives.