Archetype of the vampire in todays culture of Narcissism

Posted on July 24, 2013 by fallenAngel

The vampire breaks the rules of the gods, society or nature, sometimes maliciously sometimes cunning or foolish or both. This article wants to explore the connection between Narcissism, Vampires and contemporary politicians. We experience right now a difficult transition especially in Europe, led by an élite bred more than ever by an increasing culture of Narcissism The psyche of world leaders, almost everybody in power (over us) can been interpreted narcissistic … Continue reading →

Archetypes / C.G.Jung / History / Movies / Other Gods / Philosophy / Religion

Jungian Archetype of the wolf – gods and godnesses, warriors and mothers, demons and outlaws, evil and uebermensch

Posted on April 19, 2013 by fallenAngel

In a few weeks, there is Whitsun, and I will make one of my occasional trips to the monastery. The rock monastery St. George is a development center of the Benedictine order in the Austrian Inn valley. From the monastery to the St. George mountain (Karwendel) on foot takes approximately one hour. The religious exercise will be lead by a Benedictine monk, who happens … Continue reading →

Archetypes / C.G.Jung / Movies

Jung’s Rebirth Archetypes and Transformation

Posted on March 30, 2013 by fallenAngel

A fellow blogger, SymbolReader, pointed out the Ressurection archetype in the latest James Bond movie “Skyfall”. In my last article I presented transformation as key element in Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. Both triggered a brief follow up about the Rebirth Renovatio aspect of C.G. Jung’s Transformation Archetype – written in the Easter Night. Jung enumerates … Continue reading →

Archetypes / Literature & Art / Movies

Leni Riefenstahl – Germany’s convient Shadow

Posted on August 30, 2012 by fallenAngel

Whatever you can say about Leni Riefenstahl (1902-2003) and plenty of people have said (and written) a lot about her, she led a fascinating life. She was beautiful and talented. She was a woman in a man’s field. She made her career during Hitler’s Third Reich. Three strikes and you’re out. Despite (I am almost … Continue reading →

C.G.Jung / Movies

Wong Kar Wai’s 2o46 – Hongkong’s Age of Aquarius?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by fallenAngel

2046 while still a beautiful movie, at first sight it is a bit disappointing after all the others spellbinding subtle storylines. 2046 doesn’t come near to it for me – some part of the story is even repetitive. Visually still top-notch as ever like Wong’s earlier works with his signatures throughout: quick cutting, slow motion, fast motion, freeze frames, black … Continue reading →