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A list of thousands of archetypes, however, won’t be very practical. As Einstein possibly said, “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” So first, we’ll run through a few archetype lists from popular models. Then, I’ll present a comprehensive list of archetypes for you to review. Jungian Archetypes List
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- Archetypes List: 50+ Personality Archetype Examples (Organised by Category) Checkout this comprehensive list of archetype examples so you can get to know your psyche better
- Caregiver Archetype. Check out this list of caregiver archetypes: Fairy Godmother Archetype. Devouring Mother Archetype. Earth Mother Archetype. Maiden Archetype.
- Creator Archetype. Check out this list of creator archetypes: Mad Scientist Archetype. Muse Archetype. Prophet Archetype. Zombie Archetype. Werewolf Archetype. Inventor Archetype.
- Everyman Archetype. Check out this list of everyman archetypes: Herald Archetype. Scapegoat Archetype. Sidekick Archetype.
- What Is An Archetype?
- A Few Common Examples of Archetypes
- How to Create A List of Archetypes
- Jungian Archetypes List
- List of 4 Masculine Archetypes
- 7 Feminine Archetypes List
- The 12 Archetypes List
- Myss’S Archetype Cards
- The Archetypes of The Enneagram
- Tarot Cards
Simply put, an archetype is a set pattern of behavior. Plato referred to archetypes as Forms, which he saw as pre-existing ideal templates or blueprints. Archetypes are what Carl Jung called “primordial images” and the “fundamental units of the human mind.” Every character you see on television and in films represents an archetype. Virtually every ...
For a quick example of archetypes, just look at any epic adventure story, often called the Hero’s Journey. You have ubiquitous characters like: 1. The hero (protagonist), 2. The villain (antagonist), 3. The wise old man (mentor or sage), 4. The princess (anima) 5. Allies (friends) 6. Magical animal (guide) All of these characters represent common e...
The general belief about archetypes is that there are only a select few. For example, a list of archetypes might have only 4, 6, or 12. Or, perhaps you’ll have a list of 52 or 80. The reality is that there are thousandsof archetypes. Each one possesses different behavioral patterns and subtleties. However, a list of archetypes numbering in the thou...
It seems appropriate to start our journey with the man who popularized the concept of archetypes. Perhaps more than anyone else, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung provided us with a map of the human psyche. Through his analytical psychology, Jung classified many of the driving forces that dominate human behavior. (See my beginner’s guide to Jungian psyc...
Another model for understanding archetypes comes from neo-Jungian Robert Moore. I reference Moore’s model frequently on this website because I find it incredibly practical and accurate. In King Warrior Magician Lover (1991), Moore and Gillette highlight the four primary archetypes in the masculine psyche as well as the eight bipolar shadow archetyp...
Most of the archetypes listed here can be masculine or feminine. For example, in the feminine psyche, the Lover, the Warrior, and the Magician exist—just as they do in the masculine psyche. However, there are numerous analyses specifically focused on feminine archetypes. One such work comes from Jungian Jean Shinoda Bolen who highlights 7 female ar...
The “12 Archetypes” is a popular model from Carol Pearson’s Awakening the Heroes Within (1991). Her 12 archetypes model—the PMAI instrument—was later popularized in books like The Hero and the Outlawby Margaret Mark and Carol Pearson. Most likely, the confusion regarding “12 Jungian archetypes” comes from this source. To be clear, while Pearson’s w...
Now, we come to Caroline Myss’ Archetype Cards (2003), an illustrated deck of 80 archetypes. Myss’ archetypes list includes:
Every personality system represents a collection of archetypes. The most robust personality model, in my opinion, is the Enneagram. Within the Enneagram community, there are two versions of the model. While they are both similar, they use different names to characterize the archetypes. One model developed by Don Riso and Russ Hudson outlines the ni...
Jung and the Jungians devote a lot of attention to divination systems like Tarot, the I Ching, and astrology. For Jung, these systems provide another access point to the unconscious. All of the 78 Tarot cards and the 64 hexagrams of the I Ching represent archetypes. Jung seemed to have a particular fascination with Tarot, largely because it was con...
Apr 8, 2024 · We explore the 12 Jungian archetypes—the timeless symbols that illuminate the path to understanding the depths of human personality.
Appendix: A Gallery of Archetypes. The archetypes listed here in boldface type are just a few of the many ancient patterns that exist in human consciousness. Many additional archetypes that are closely related are mentioned in parentheses, such as Hermit (found under Mystic), Therapist (under Healer), or Pirate (under Rebel).
Common Archetypes-- Descriptions and Examples. Definition: Archetypes are common patterns seen in most stories across all cultures and time periods. Because they are so common, they are thought to be an element of the humanity—something that is a part of our own understanding of people and the world. We know them; we enjoy what they bring to ...
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To help you understand and fulfill the terms of your Sacred Contract, you have been encoded with a set of 12 primary archetypes. Four of these are universal archetypes related to survival: the Child, Victim, Prostitute, and Saboteur.
