Medusa's Hair: An Essay on Personal Symbols and Religious Experience

by Gananath Obeyesekere

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Gananath Obeyesekere’s Medusa's Hair examines the connection between personal symbols and religious experience. Presented as an essay, the book offers a focused exploration of how symbolism and spirituality relate to individual meaning, making it relevant to readers interested in religion, culture, psychology, and reflective nonfiction.

ISBN-13 9780226616018 ASIN 0226616010 Views 183 Publisher University of Chicago Press Year 1984 Edition New edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 232 Adult No Created March 20, 2026 Updated October 16, 2026

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Medusa's Hair is an essay by Gananath Obeyesekere.

The book focuses on personal symbols and religious experience.

Its subject connects individual meaning with questions of spirituality and symbolism.

This is a reflective work for readers interested in religion, culture, and the interpretation of personal experience.

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