Introduction Hermann Hesse’s novel Steppenwolf (1927) and its film adaptation (1974) are readily interpreted through the framework of Carl Jung’s analytical psychology. At its core, the novel describes, through the main proponent Harry a failed individuation process, Hesse’s own personal crisis. The “Treatise on the Steppenwolf” as part of the novel functions as an internal … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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