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Mentioned in 19 episodes
Iron John
A Book About Men
Book • 1990
In this book, Robert Bly uses the Grimm fairy tale 'Iron John' to analyze and redefine traditional notions of masculinity.
Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves.
The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity.
Bly draws on Jungian psychology and mythology to outline a journey of male maturation, emphasizing the importance of male initiation rites, the role of the 'Wild Man' archetype, and the need for men to balance their emotional and instinctual selves.
The book is a seminal work in the mythopoetic men's movement and has been influential in discussions about modern masculinity.
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Mentioned in 19 episodes
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John Koenig as a pivotal figure in his writing life, whose book "Iron John" he deeply admires.
John Koenig as a pivotal figure in his writing life, whose book "Iron John" he deeply admires.
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Shawn Ryan as a book about boys and men's relationships to themselves.
Andrew Huberman to Shawn Ryan as a book about boys and men's relationships to themselves.
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Mentioned by Ian MacKenzie in relation to the discussion on masculine psychology and the rejection of the mother's love.
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Mentioned by Peter Burditt while discussing the upbringing of men and its impact on their emotional expression.
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Mentioned by Ian MacKenzie when discussing the evolution of masculinity and the different eras of men.
Chris Kyle on The Past & Future of Men's Work
