<P><STRONG>Where does science end and religion begin? Can "spiritual" images and feelings be understood on a neurobiological level without dismissing their power and mystery?</STRONG></P>
<P>In this book, psychiatrist Erik Goodwyn addresses these questions by reviewing decades of research, putting together a compelling argument that the emotional imagery of myth and dreams can be traced to our deep brain physiology, and importantly, how a sensitive look at this data reveals why mythic or religious symbols are indeed more "godlike" than we might have imagined.　 </P>
<P><EM>The Neurobiology of the Gods</EM> weaves together Jungian depth psychology with research in evolutionary psychology, neuroanatomy, cognitive science, neuroscience, anthropology, mental imagery, dream research, and metaphor theory into a comprehensive model of how our brains contribute to the recurrent images of dreams, myth, religion and even hallucinations. Divided into three sections, this book provides: </P>
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<LI>definitions and foundations</LI>
<LI>an examination of individual symbols</LI>
<LI>conclusive thoughts on how brain physiology shapes the recurring images that we experience.</LI>
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<P>Goodwyn shows how common dream, myth and religious experiences can be meaningful and purposeful without discarding scientific rigor. <EM>The Neurobiology of the Gods</EM> will therefore be essential reading for Jungian analysts and psychologists as well as those with an interest in philosophy, anthropology and the interface between science and religion.</P>