Curated OER
Archetypal Images and Polarities
Here is a rather esoteric resource that presents the archetypes found in “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” and would be appropriate for a college-level psychology or literature class, or as a teacher resource. Considered the “world’s oldest...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Mythology
This is a comprehensive unit introducing mythology including key terms; its basis in traditions, faiths, and values; influences of mythology seen today; four functions of mythology; types of mythology; archtypes and leaders like Jung and...
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: Personality Theories: Carl Jung (1875 1961)
This detailed and illustrated overview of the life and work of the Swiss psychologist-psychiatrist Carl Jung discusses his background, how he developed his theories, the influence of Freud, and how his works influence psychiatry today.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Comparative and Contemporary Mythology
This is a unit on comparative and contemporary mythology which discusses how the myths from various cultures have similar themes, linguistics, structure, and/or psychological forces. It also discusses the influences of mythology on...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: The Universal Flow of Ideas
Although each piece of literature is unique, there are universal ideas that each story, myth, or poem share in common. Examine the universal ideas of theme, symbolism, and archetypes in this self-guided unit. Also, acquaint yourself with...
Other
Wynja: Analytic Psychology
Provides an explanation of Carl Jung's theories about the unconscious and archetypes. Discusses how these theories relate to the individuation process.
Other
The c.g. Jung Page
This site provides everything you could ever want to know about Carl Jung. Contains several in depth analysis on Carl Jung's theories.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Archetypal Criticism
This site from Washington State University a professor explains archetypal criticism. Includes references.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Dandy in the Picture of Dorian Gray
Victorian Web provides a site that covers the the study of archetypes in Oscar Wilde's fiction. Gives good examples of this kind of criticism. Very accessible to students, with a short list of references at the end.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Carl Gustav Jung
Brief biography of Carl Jung and history of his split with Freud. Also includes a general description of the main point of his analytic theories. Contains quotes, and links to further information.
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Carl Jung Resources: Concept of Collective Unconscious at Jung
A short explanation of what the collective unconscious is, as described by Carl Jung.
Other
Personality Page: Myers Briggs
This site is a personality page with easy to understand description of the 16 personality types and their development. Also gives practical applications for personality types.
Curated OER
Carl Gustav Jung
Biography of Carl Jung's life and works with a slightly different approach. Remarks on Jung's personality make this sight more approachable. Also contains a chronology of Jung's life in table form.