PH2T3R The Journal of Solar Culture THE FATHER GOD ARCHETYPE
Nov 16, 2025
Ed Hamnan, also known as Taurmenos, is a contributor to PH2T3R and part of The Order of Fire community. He explores the father archetype through Indic deities like Varuna and Mitra. The discussion dives into the father's role in establishing order, shaping external environments, and influencing through language. They contrast everyday fatherhood with archetypal leadership and underline the importance of vision in relationships. Practical advice highlights seeking diverse experiences as essential for building wisdom needed for fatherhood.
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Father As Executive Will
- The Father archetype functions as an executive will that reasons, names, and manages social contracts and laws.
- Ed Hamnan describes Varuna, Mitra, and Aryaman as kingly deities embodying this executive function in the Vedic tradition.
Logos, Restraint, And Management
- The Father is closest to the solar fire: he defines perimeters using logos and manages appetites via restraint.
- Jack Donovan links this to Plato's executive function and the power to decide and execute actions.
Use Language To Reframe Problems
- Practice reframing language to change how you approach problems and create new mental tools.
- Jack Donovan recommends learning language-replacement techniques to form productive worldviews and visions.
