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A central theme in her work is the metaphysical reality of the human as an "androgyne." De Souzenelle suggests that every human contains both masculine (active/rational) and feminine (receptive/intuitive) principles. The journey of life involves the integration and harmonization of these polarities within the self. The physical sexual differentiation is a symbol of this deeper internal duality that seeks unification.

Annick de Souzenelle, a prominent figure in the field of symbolic phenomenology and Orthodox spirituality, presents a radical departure from the modern materialistic view of anatomy. In El simbolismo del cuerpo humano, she argues that the human body is not merely a functional biological organism, but a sacred text written by the Divine. Every organ, every bone, and every physiological function serves a dual purpose: a physical utility and a spiritual signification. The book invites the reader to move from a "horizontal" reading of the body (medical/mechanical) to a "vertical" reading (symbolic/spiritual). el+simbolismo+del+cuerpo+humano+annick+de+souzenellepdf

Author: Annick de Souzenelle Subject: Philosophical Anthropology, Biblical Symbolism, Ontology Key Concept: The body not as a biological machine, but as a "temple" of spirit and a map of consciousness. A central theme in her work is the

Souzenelle often divides the body into three symbolic zones, corresponding to the structure of the Temple or the Tree of Life: Annick de Souzenelle, a prominent figure in the

The book stresses the importance of the vertical axis (the spine). Unlike animals that move horizontally (parallel to the earth), humans stand upright.