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Exploring Jungian Archetypes: Symbols in Myths

Discover Carl Jung's departure from Freud's theories, his emphasis on spiritual unconscious, dream interpretation, and the collective unconscious. Explore archetypes like the Hero, the Mother Figure, and the Trickster reflected in myths worldwide.

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Exploring Jungian Archetypes: Symbols in Myths

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  1. Carl Jung • Contacted Freud in 1907 after reading Interpretation of Dreams • Freud selected Jung to be his protégé to carry on psychoanalytic tradition • BUT: Jung drifted from Freud • Freud was threatened by Jung’s ideas • Parted ways by 1913 The 2nd greatest psychologist – the 1st was Freud!

  2. He believed… • The unconscious was not animalistic, instinctual, or sexual ; he saw it as more spiritual. • Motivations and goals of individuals are more important than sexual urges

  3. Dreams… • Dreams were a way to understand your unconscious • Dreams were not attempts to conceal your true feelings from the waking mind – very different from Freud! • Dreams could help you solve problems and achieve wholeness

  4. Collective Unconscious • Unique to Jung • Deeper level of the unconscious • All people understand truths that are passed down from generation to generation through an unconscious channel

  5. Jung believed… • Generations passed stories down through both oral storytelling and eventually the written word • archetypes became clearly visible.

  6. Folklore and Myths – Show Archetypes! • Why did so many different cultures in different type periods develop a VERY similar story???? Consider the Cinderella myth…

  7. So What is an Archetype? • Symbols or characters that appear again and again in myths and literature. • Show plots, characters, events that everyone can recognize and understand – they are timeless.

  8. 1) Hero • courageous • Saves the day • Circumstances of birth may be unusual • Usually separated from parents • Usually has a physical or psychological wound • special weapon

  9. 2) Mother Figure • What we would all want in the perfect mother! • Offers spiritual/emotional support • Protective, loving, • Does not have to be the actual mother

  10. 3) Mentor/Teacher • Wise old man/woman – protects or helps main character • May be role model • Mother or father figure • Teach skills necessary to survive the journey/quest

  11. 3) Villain / Devil • Truly evil • Tempter of the hero • Is bent only on conquest and destruction

  12. 4) Temptress • sensuous beauty • Will bring about downfall of hero if he gives in

  13. 5) Trickster • The wise-fool • “stirs the pot”, mixes things up • points out the flaws in society • Rebellious, pokes fun, is a schemer • Is sometimes the hero himself

  14. 6) The Innocent • Child/Youth/Naive adult • Seeks safety • Trusting and optimistic • Others want to help them on their quest/journey

  15. 7) Companions • band of loyal friends who accompany the hero • willing to battle together to achieve a common goal

  16. 8) Damsel in Distress • Vulnerable woman • Must be rescued by the hero • Often used as a trap to ensnare the hero

  17. 9) Friendly Beast • animals that aid hero • Shows nature is on the hero’s side

  18. 10) Evil Figure with a Good Heart • Redeemable figure • Saved by being noble OR by the love of the hero/damsel

  19. 11) Scapegoat • Someone who is held responsible for others’ sins • Their death often makes them a more powerful force than when alive

  20. 12) Creature of a Nightmare • A monster • Threatens the life of the hero • Often a perverse or desecrated form of human

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