The Shadow archetype is one of the major Jungian archetypes. It represents the instinctual part of the human psyche. The Shadow is perhaps the most "primal" of the archetypes, meaning it is the personality trait that is left over from our ancestors' primitive urges: sexual desire, violent outbursts, mischievous tendencies, greed, et al. As the name suggests, the Shadow archetype is our "dark side."
In Greek mythology, the Shadow archetype can be found in the characteristics of many figures. One of those mythological figures is Apollo, who was shot with the arrow of desire by Eros and became entranced with Daphne, a forest nymph. Apollo was so intoxicated with the arrow's power that he chased Daphne through the forest until she became distressed. In modern times, the story can be interpreted as an attempted rape. Apollo's extreme sexual desire is an example of the Shadow archetype.
Another example of the Shadow archetype in folklore is the story of Amanikable from Filipino mythology. He was the ill-tempered god of the sea. He was in love with a beautiful mortal maiden named Maganda, but when she spurned his love for her, he became angry and caused storms in the sea to drown men.
https://www.aswangproject.com/ancient-tagalog-deities-in-philippine-mythology/
https://www.greeka.com/greece-myths/apollo-daphne/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-jungs-4-major-archetypes-2795439
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Choose one of Jung's archetypes. Describe the role of this archetype in at least two myths or tales from different traditions.
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