I like myths where the main character struggles against the gods/the heavenly order. The fallen angel/freedom fighter archetype. They are usually motivated by an act of compassion or because they strive towards individuation or knowledge. Like Lucifer and Prometheus - the former wanted to take control of his life and the latter was moved…
I like myths where the main character struggles against the gods/the heavenly order. The fallen angel/freedom fighter archetype. They are usually motivated by an act of compassion or because they strive towards individuation or knowledge. Like Lucifer and Prometheus - the former wanted to take control of his life and the latter was moved by his empathy towards humanity’s suffering. Eve is also one of these characters as she was motivated by curiosity to eat the forbidden fruit. I also like the Gnostic myths, of “evil” gods and the fight against Destiny/Fate. Psychologically, I do understand why these themes and characters are so dear to me 😄
It's interesting to see your draw to these figures across multiple mythic systems. It really underscores how particular archetypal patterns become activated within us with meaning. A focus on just one of those characters may not have revealed that!
The rebelliousness of all these figures also makes me think of their ability to be explorers on the borderlands of the psyche or spirit. They not only shake up the established order and act as light/knowledge bringers, their very essence is the volitional force that makes that act even possible. I think that's a powerful psychological essence to tap into.
I like myths where the main character struggles against the gods/the heavenly order. The fallen angel/freedom fighter archetype. They are usually motivated by an act of compassion or because they strive towards individuation or knowledge. Like Lucifer and Prometheus - the former wanted to take control of his life and the latter was moved by his empathy towards humanity’s suffering. Eve is also one of these characters as she was motivated by curiosity to eat the forbidden fruit. I also like the Gnostic myths, of “evil” gods and the fight against Destiny/Fate. Psychologically, I do understand why these themes and characters are so dear to me 😄
It's interesting to see your draw to these figures across multiple mythic systems. It really underscores how particular archetypal patterns become activated within us with meaning. A focus on just one of those characters may not have revealed that!
The rebelliousness of all these figures also makes me think of their ability to be explorers on the borderlands of the psyche or spirit. They not only shake up the established order and act as light/knowledge bringers, their very essence is the volitional force that makes that act even possible. I think that's a powerful psychological essence to tap into.
Thank you for your reply!