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Archetypes: Ruler

Archetypes: Ruler

December 29, 2016April 18, 2021
Archetypes: Magician

Archetypes: Magician

May 15, 2016April 18, 2021
Archetypes: Outlaw

Archetypes: Outlaw

March 29, 2015April 18, 2021
Archetypes: Everyperson

Archetypes: Everyperson

February 9, 2015April 18, 2021
Archetypes: Innocent

Archetypes: Innocent

February 1, 2015April 18, 2021
Archetypes: The Anima & Animus in Fantasy

Archetypes: The Anima & Animus in Fantasy

December 14, 2014April 18, 2021
Jester Archetypes Jungian archetypes in fiction

Archetypes: Jester

September 6, 2015April 18, 2021Categories Archetypes, Essays, Writing28 Comments on Archetypes: Jester

You only live once, and life's not worth living without a little fun. In fact, if you happen to be the Jester, present-minded joy is your first and primary concern. As a Jungian archetype, the Jester takes a break from the often romantic or courageous ideals of his cousins, displaying a masterful use of humor to…

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Dear Opl: A Review

August 24, 2015August 23, 2015Categories Book Reviews8 Comments on Dear Opl: A Review

Dear Opl Shelley Sackier My Review: 4 of 5 stars It's been a while since I've devoured a book as sweet and sticky as Dear Opl. Shelley Sackier's breakout novel is charming and sophisticated, written to be both entertaining and educational. Opal is thirteen years old, and life simply isn't going well for her. Her…

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Kuchisake Onna: Slit-Mouthed Woman

August 11, 2015Categories Essays2 Comments on Kuchisake Onna: Slit-Mouthed Woman

Take a walk down in the suburbs of Japan, and you might come across the subject of my latest Monster Monday post over at Part-Time Monster. Kuchisake Onna is a horrific apparition, and can't be killed. So, what do you do if you are confronted by this terrible yurei? Come on over and read to…

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Izanami-no-Mikoto: She-Who-Invites

July 14, 2015Categories Essays11 Comments on Izanami-no-Mikoto: She-Who-Invites

I'm over at Part Time Monster today, continuing my monthly series on Japanese female monsters. This post talks about Izanami, goddess of creation. She birthed the islands of Japan, and eventually, brought death to them, too. Find out why over there! 🙂

Creator Archetype Inventor Jung

Archetypes: Creator

June 28, 2015April 18, 2021Categories Archetypes, Essays, Writing27 Comments on Archetypes: Creator

If it can be imagined, it can be created. This is the motto of the Creator, the Jungian archetype driven by the need to see dream become reality, while providing structure to the world. They are the great architects: the artists, the scientists, the gods and goddesses. Their mind is always questioning, tinkering, and entertaining…

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