Archetypes

Flashcards covering key concepts of archetypes based on the lecture notes.

What are archetypes?

Universal, primal patterns of thought and emotion that reflect shared human experience.

What does the Shadow archetype represent?

Denied, primitive forces in a person, such as instinctual impulses (e.g., aggression).

What is the Animus?

The inner masculine archetype in women, supporting them in overcoming obstacles and pursuing self-realization.

What is the Anima?

The inner feminine archetype in men, giving them sensitivity and empathy.

What does the Wise Old Man symbolize?

Maturity and wisdom.

What does the Great Mother archetype represent?

Nurturing, fertility, nourishment, but also rejection, indifference, and destructive demand.