Myths are original revelations of the preconscious psyche, involuntary statements about unconscio... more Myths are original revelations of the preconscious psyche, involuntary statements about unconscious psychic happenings… 1 THE DRAGON IN ITS OWN RIGHT The dragon is a mysterious, mythical creature found in cultures all over the world. It is reptilian, not entirely distinguishable from the snake, often equipped with wings, a crest, fiery eyes. It tends to be associated with weather phenomena: storms, lightning, sun, wind and rain, often with water generally. The aboriginal Rainbow Serpent and the Aztec Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent, may be counted under this general heading.
In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores Goethe's Faust, with its alchemical symb... more In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores Goethe's Faust, with its alchemical symbolism, as an expression of the one-sidedness of Western culture.
In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores embodiment through dance, focusing on a ... more In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores embodiment through dance, focusing on a traditional Greek dance of ancient origins - possibly Minoan - performed in a spiral formation, examining the symbolism of spiral and labyrinth. Originally the material was presented with slides.
Myths are original revelations of the preconscious psyche, involuntary statements about unconscio... more Myths are original revelations of the preconscious psyche, involuntary statements about unconscious psychic happenings… 1 THE DRAGON IN ITS OWN RIGHT The dragon is a mysterious, mythical creature found in cultures all over the world. It is reptilian, not entirely distinguishable from the snake, often equipped with wings, a crest, fiery eyes. It tends to be associated with weather phenomena: storms, lightning, sun, wind and rain, often with water generally. The aboriginal Rainbow Serpent and the Aztec Quetzalcoatl, the plumed serpent, may be counted under this general heading.
In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores Goethe's Faust, with its alchemical symb... more In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores Goethe's Faust, with its alchemical symbolism, as an expression of the one-sidedness of Western culture.
In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores embodiment through dance, focusing on a ... more In the context of Jungian psychology the author explores embodiment through dance, focusing on a traditional Greek dance of ancient origins - possibly Minoan - performed in a spiral formation, examining the symbolism of spiral and labyrinth. Originally the material was presented with slides.
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