Archetypes
Jungian concept of innate universal patterns in the collective unconscious. Archetypes are not specific images but predispositions to form images and behaviors. Examples include Mother, Father, Hero, Trickster, Wise Old Man. They manifest in myths, dreams, and cultural symbols across civilizations. Archetypes have autonomous energy and can possess consciousness. Encountering archetypes is numinous—evoking awe and transformation. Understanding archetypes helps navigate psychological development.
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