An exploration of the Greek god Pan, his myths, influence, and continuing relevance today.
 
Pan is the ancient Greek god of the woods and the wilderness, a personification of not only physical nature in its many forms, but also its mystical and magical aspects. Subtitled The Great God's Modern Return, this book looks at Pan in his multiple manifestations, from the goat-footed god of ancient mythology to his evolution into a potent symbol, representing the spaces between human and nature. At times he is a source of fear and anxiety – an embodiment of the animal impulses that society and civilisation have often sought to repress. This book is a stimulating look at the ways in which ancient mythology has influenced Western culture, literature, art and music, and how its legacy continues even today.
 
London: Reaktion Books, 2023. Paperback, 344 pages. New.