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The great mother
An Analysis of the Archetype
Book • 2015
In this book, Erich Neumann delves into the archetype of the Great Mother, tracing its evolution from prehistoric times to modern society.
He analyzes the feminine archetype through various cultural and historical representations, such as goddesses, monsters, and natural symbols.
Neumann's work highlights the dialectical relationship between growing consciousness and the unconscious, symbolized by the child and the Great Mother, respectively.
The book is considered a profound and enduring contribution to archetypal studies and Jungian psychology.
He analyzes the feminine archetype through various cultural and historical representations, such as goddesses, monsters, and natural symbols.
Neumann's work highlights the dialectical relationship between growing consciousness and the unconscious, symbolized by the child and the Great Mother, respectively.
The book is considered a profound and enduring contribution to archetypal studies and Jungian psychology.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as a book about the symbolism of the feminine.
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491. Symbolic Patterns: Memes, Archetypes, Dragons, Genes | Dr. Richard Dawkins & Alex O’Connor
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as Carl Jung's greatest student, author of "The Great Mother" and "The Origins and History of Consciousness."
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485. The Rebirth of God: Pathology and Promise | Jamie Wheal
Recommended by Jordan Peterson as a book detailing the symbolic representations of the devouring mother.
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316. Parenting and the Narcissists of Compassion | Stephanie Davies-Arai
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a book by Erich Neumann, exploring the archetype of chaos and its feminine representation.
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Biblical Series: The Phenomenology of the Divine
Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson as a book that explores narrative representations of the feminine across history.
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205. The Uniting Power of Story | Angus Fletcher
Mentioned by Dariane Pictet as a book written by Eric Neumann, inspired by images collected by Olga Frobe-Kapteyn.
Episode 144: Dariane Pictet
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Jordan B Peterson when discussing the impact of economic growth on environmental concerns.
Jordan B Peterson when discussing the impact of economic growth on environmental concerns. 213. Don't Climate Panic - An Investigation into The Proposed Solutions to Climate Change
Recommended by Jordan Peterson as a great book that outlines the positive and negative aspects of the feminine in a thorough and compelling manner.
Being a victim
He seemed to really understand the feminine, way more so than Jung did.
Episode 146: Recollections
Recommended by Jordan Peterson for its exploration of the Great Mother archetype in mythology and psychology.
217. Talking with Russians | Mikhail Avdeev
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as a classic book outlining the symbolism of the positive feminine.
197. Apocalypse Never? | Michael Shellenberger
