Religion as necessary for personal growth: the four key archetypes

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  • Created by: gemshort
  • Created on: 15-05-18 17:26

The Persona

  • This is the mask  we wear to make a particular impression on others or to conceal our own true nature
  • The Persona represents all of the different social masks we wear among different groups and in different situations
  • Because the Persona is an idealised image and not a true reflection of our personal consciousness, it can lead to inner conflicts and repression of our own individuality

The Shadow

  • The Shadow refers to the repressed, unconscious part of the personality and designates the side of an individual they prefer not to reveal
  • It is often symbolised as Original Sin, the devil or a snake but the most known Shadow image is the villian archetype
  • This darker side of our

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