by Joseph Lee | May 4, 2023 | Archetypal, Cultural Currents
The myth of Medusa, one of the three Gorgon sisters in Greek mythology, has captivated and perplexed the imagination of artists, writers, and philosophers for centuries. Originally depicted as a monstrous creature with snakes for hair and the ability to turn...
by Joseph Lee | Apr 20, 2023 | Archetypal, Cultural Currents
https://traffic.libsyn.com/thisjungianlife/TJL_262-Hair.mp3 The symbolic meaning of hair, as a prominent feature of human appearance, has played a significant role in the expression of identity, status, and beliefs across cultures and epochs. In current times it is an...
by Joseph Lee | Apr 6, 2023 | Archetypal, Cultural Currents
Image Credit: Jean-François de Troy (French – Pan and Syrinx) https://traffic.libsyn.com/thisjungianlife/TJL_260-Panic.mp3 Piping through mountains and glens, the great god Pan carries the relentless procreative power of nature. Oldest of the gods, even the...
by Joseph Lee | Mar 16, 2023 | Archetypal
Image Credit: Maxfield Parish https://traffic.libsyn.com/thisjungianlife/TJL_257-Piper.mp3 The Pied Piper story holds a dark secret that has repelled and fascinated us for over 500 years. It asks, “What does it cost to banish our shadow?” At its surface,...
by Joseph Lee | Mar 9, 2023 | Archetypal
Image Credit: Joseph Lee with AI assistance https://traffic.libsyn.com/thisjungianlife/TJL_256-Orphan.mp3 The archetype of the orphan, closely related to the hero, evokes powerful issues of abandonment, deprivation, and hope. From Harry Potter to Little Orphan Annie...
by Joseph Lee | Mar 2, 2023 | Archetypal, Core Jungian Concepts
https://traffic.libsyn.com/thisjungianlife/TJL_255-Test.mp3 We are all familiar with the purpose of tests, from the schoolroom to the workplace, but do we fully grasp their significance in our personal lives? Tests are a fundamental part of the human experience,...